Philosophical term referring to the conscious self or ego, often contrasted with the external world or others.
In philosophy, the distinction between the subjective self and the objective self is important.
egoism; self-love
egoist
Compound of 主 (shu, 'master' or 'main') and 我 (ga, 'self' or 'ego'). The exact historical derivation is uncertain; it is a Sino-Japanese term used in philosophical contexts.