Is Extrospection a Word?

the consideration and observation of things external to the self; examination and study of externals.

What does Extrospection mean?

: examination or observation of what is outside oneself —opposed to introspection.

What is the difference between introspection and Extrospection?

Introspection (the trees) is examination of one's own conscious thoughts and feelings. ... Extrospection (the forest) is the observation of things external to one's own mind, as opposed to introspection, which is the direct observation of one's minds internal processes.

Chloe Bennett

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