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I-ness en · NOUN

Etymology

From I + -ness. Compare earlier I-hood; later me-ness.

Meanings

1. (uncountable, usually) I-hood.
   • Likewise, if "I" is the object of the ontological interpretation, then this is not the individual I-ness, of my self, but I-ness in its metaphysical neutrality; we call this neutral I-ness "egoicity." 1984, Martin Heidegger, The metaphysical foundations of logic:
   • The Marriage of Time and 'I' This concept of time is closely tied up with our illusory sense of 'I-ness'. 2010, Alistair Conwell, The Audible Life Stream:

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