In many psychological, religious, and ethical theories it's been suggested that you know yourself, through contemplation, cognition, etc.
It's like trying to recognize who you really are deep inside, and why you do what you do, stuff like that.
But do we have a name for this knowing yourself?
Update: I'm searching for a universally recognized name, and to clarify even more, if theology means knowing God, I'm searching for something like you ology, or to know yourself.
Best Answer
Satori refers to “A sudden inexpressible feeling of inner understanding or enlightenment”. While feeling of such understanding obviously may be different from having it, satori often refers to the latter.
Note, enlightenment itself is a consequence of “achieving clarity of perception, reason and knowledge”. Also see epiphany, “An illuminating realization or discovery, often resulting in a personal feeling of elation, awe, or wonder”.