Ideas across traditions · consciousness · Greek
self-knowledge
Works in 12 traditions beyond Greek attest this concept, on 1,801 cited pages. Translators have rendered it as “gnothi seauton”, “nosce te ipsum”, “selbsterkenntnis”, “selbsterkenntniss” and 5 other ways; a link through a rendering is marked as such, because another translator chose differently.
Also under: know thyself · γνῶθι σεαυτὸν · γνῶθι σεαυτόν · Γνῶθι σεαυτόν · γνῶθι σαυτόν · Γνῶθι σεαυτὸν · “gnothi seauton” · “nosce te ipsum” · “selbsterkenntnis” · “selbsterkenntniss” · “connaissance de soi” · “nosce teipsum” · “gnothi sauton” · “selbsterkenntniß” · “nosce te”
86works in other traditions, with a cited page
8works in Greek, its home tradition on the maps
376further works where only a vocabulary list or keyword names it; not shown
0judged analogues in other traditions (a different word for a neighbouring idea)
In other traditions
Ordered by the earliest work in each tradition that attests the concept. Within a tradition, works run from earliest to latest by conventional composition date.
Hebrew & Jewish
- 500 BCEProverbs (Mishlei)same word and a translator’s rendering
- 250 BCEEcclesiastes (Qohelet)same word and a translator’s rendering
- 20 CEPhilo of Alexandria (collected works)same word and a translator’s rendering
- gnothi sauton — know yourselfthings are also set right." And regarding Macro: "He was puffed up beyond measure. He did not discern the Delphic maxim:Complete Works of Philo Judaeus (Vol. 6), 1828, p. 97 · flagged as a term by the translator
- Nosce te — the Delphic maximiliarly and faithfully taught. A proof of the utility accepted and the skill in greater matters is that: *Know yourself*Philonis Judaei Opera Omnia (Vol. 7), 1828, p. 143 · original word kept by the translator
- Gnothi Seautons" and "to the mind" original: "ton en..." . Therefore, it was a very wise command given by the ancients: "Know Thyself"[Greek] Omnia quae extant opera, 1640, p. 585 · original word kept by the translator
- 30 CEPhilo, On Dreams (De somniis)same word and a translator’s rendering
- gnothi sauton — know yourselfthings are also set right." And regarding Macro: "He was puffed up beyond measure. He did not discern the Delphic maxim:Complete Works of Philo Judaeus (Vol. 6), 1828, p. 97 · flagged as a term by the translator
- Nosce te — the Delphic maximiliarly and faithfully taught. A proof of the utility accepted and the skill in greater matters is that: *Know yourself*Philonis Judaei Opera Omnia (Vol. 7), 1828, p. 143 · original word kept by the translator
Indian
- 400 BCEUpaniṣads with technique (Śvetāśvatara, Maitrī, Kaṭha)same word
- 350 CEPatañjali, Yoga Sūtra (with Vyāsa bhāṣya)same word
- self-knowledgen of recollection would take place. 21. When the understanding and the soul are united, then self-knowledge results. TheThe Yoga Aphorisms of Patanjali (Judge, 1889), 1889, p. 94 · flagged as a term by the translator
- Self-Knowledgeer and lower principles in man, ultimately ending in the triumph of the former, and Shrimat Shankaracharya’s *Atmabodha*Yoga-Sutra of Patanjali (Dvivedi, 1890), 1890, p. 126 · flagged as a term by the translator
- 350 CEPatañjali, Yoga Sūtra with Vyāsa's bhāṣyasame word
- self-knowledgen of recollection would take place. 21. When the understanding and the soul are united, then self-knowledge results. TheThe Yoga Aphorisms of Patanjali (Judge, 1889), 1889, p. 94 · flagged as a term by the translator
- Self-Knowledgeer and lower principles in man, ultimately ending in the triumph of the former, and Shrimat Shankaracharya’s *Atmabodha*Yoga-Sutra of Patanjali (Dvivedi, 1890), 1890, p. 126 · flagged as a term by the translator
- 1000Nārada Bhakti Sūtrasame word
Hellenistic & Late Antique
- 350 BCECynic askesis (Diogenes, Crates, the Cynic Epistles; Dio Chrysostom)same word and a translator’s rendering
- 100 CEPlutarch, Moraliasame word and a translator’s rendering
- gnothi sauton — know thyselfbeyond reproach. For there is nothing the god seems to command more strongly to those about to censure another than theMoralia, 1872, p. 214 · flagged as a term by the translator
- gnōthi seauton — Know yourselfnot entirely, then especially by confusing divine matters with demonic ones, they placed themselves in turmoil. Yet, theMoralia (Small Works), 1509, p. 177 · flagged as a term by the translator
- Nosce teipsumdy prepared for external flatterers. But if, following that god, and understanding of what great use the "Know yourself"Moralia, Vol. 3, 1841, p. 92 · original word kept by the translator
- 100 CEPseudo-Plutarch / Aetius, De placitis philosophorum (Book IV: soul, perception, dreams)same word and a translator’s rendering
- 100 CEEpictetus, Enchiridion and Discoursessame word and a translator’s rendering
- 108 CEEpictetus, Discourses (Arrian)same word and a translator’s rendering
- 108 CEEpictetus, Discourses and Enchiridion (prohairesis, the use of impressions), with Simplicius' commentarysame word and a translator’s rendering
- 200 CEAlexander of Aphrodisias, De anima (with Mantissa / De intellectu)same word and a translator’s rendering
- 230 CEDiogenes Laertius, Lives and Opinions of the Philosophers (doxography of soul theories)same word and a translator’s rendering
- γνῶθι σεαυτόν — know thyselfg should be done for the sake of money." For he wrote that one should only pursue gain that is honest. He also wrote theVitae et sententiae philosophorum (Tr: Ambrosius Traversarius. Ed: Benedictus Brognolus), 1493, p. 29 · flagged as a term by the translator
- Know thyselfg him close to yourself, for the old man > Could no longer see the stars from the earth. To him is attributed the phraseLives and Opinions of Eminent Philosophers, 1570, p. 28 · flagged as a term by the translator
- 230 CEDiogenes Laertius, Lives and Opinions of Eminent Philosopherssame word and a translator’s rendering
- 260 CEPlotinus, Enneads (I.6, IV.8, V.1, VI.9: turning inward and union)same word and a translator’s rendering
- gnōthi sautonwhat happens by chance. "On Providence, the second part": there is also a "vessel" regarding these matters. Know ThyselfThe Enneads of Plotinus, Unknown, p. 19 · original word kept by the translator
- gnothi sautonrresponds to the beginning of the treatise known today as Ennead IV, book 3. In summary: The wandering of "Know Thyself"The Enneads, 1200-1300, p. 297 · original word kept by the translator
- γνῶθι σεαυτόνby which the priests wished to signify the same thing that the Greeks did by that Delphic inscription **know yourself**Plotini Opera Omnia cum Ficini commentariis, 1835, p. 363 · original word kept by the translator
- 260 CEPlotinus, Enneads (IV on the soul; V on Nous; I.1 What is the living being and what is man)same word and a translator’s rendering
- gnōthi sautonwhat happens by chance. "On Providence, the second part": there is also a "vessel" regarding these matters. Know ThyselfThe Enneads of Plotinus, Unknown, p. 19 · original word kept by the translator
- gnothi sautonrresponds to the beginning of the treatise known today as Ennead IV, book 3. In summary: The wandering of "Know Thyself"The Enneads, 1200-1300, p. 297 · original word kept by the translator
- γνῶθι σεαυτόνby which the priests wished to signify the same thing that the Greeks did by that Delphic inscription **know yourself**Plotini Opera Omnia cum Ficini commentariis, 1835, p. 363 · original word kept by the translator
- 300 CEIamblichus, De anima (fragments in Stobaeus)same word and a translator’s rendering
- 301 CEPorphyry, Life of Plotinussame word and a translator’s rendering
- 430 CEMacrobius, Commentary on the Dream of Scipio (dream taxonomy I.3; descent of the soul I.12)same word and a translator’s rendering
- Gnothi seauton — Know thyselfdes a type of fish mentioned by Lucilius III, 13, 12. Gnomon the pin of a sundial C. II, 7, 15. Cf. Excerpt. math. I, 7.Surviving Works, Vol. II, 1848, p. 726 · flagged as a term by the translator
- gnothi seauton — know thyselfs never troubled by earthquake ib. 7. Delphic oracle C. I, 9, 2; S. I, 17, 18; 18, 3. In the Delphic temple is inscribedThe Extant Works of Macrobius, Vol. 1, 1848, p. 713 · flagged as a term by the translator
- Gnothi seauton — Know thyselfcannot be hoped for C. II, 10, 4. Glycomarides III, 13, 12. Gnomon sundial pin C. II, 7, 15. — Cf. Excerpt. math. I, 7,The Extant Works of Macrobius, Vol. 2, 1848, p. 732 · flagged as a term by the translator
- 430 CEMacrobius, Commentary on the Dream of Scipiosame word and a translator’s rendering
- γνῶθι σεαυτόν — gnōthi seautons inscribed on the doorpost of the Delphic temple, and is the same sentiment of one of the Seven Sages, *'Know thyself'*Commentary on the Dream of Scipio and the Saturnalia, 1550, p. 199 · original word kept by the translator
- γνῶθι σεαυτόν — know thyselfobe . But since it is inscribed on the gate of the Delphic temple, and it is the same opinion of one of the Seven Sages,Commentary on the Dream of Scipio, 1893, p. 35 · flagged as a term by the translator
- gnothi seautondom Hence, that famous saying used seriously by a certain author (among other festive or biting remarks): "Know Thyself"On the Dream of Scipio; The Saturnalia, 1501, p. 33 · flagged as a term by the translator
- 450 CEStobaeus, Anthology (Anthologium/Eclogae)same word and a translator’s rendering
Hermetic & Gnostic
- 100 BCESibylline Oraclessame word and a translator’s rendering
- 150 CEHermetica, Corpus Hermeticum I (Poimandres, the vision in sleep)same word and a translator’s rendering
- gnothi seautonrdering) ; if so, there is a second play on the word *kosmos*. *Is novit se* (He knows himself). He fulfills the preceptThe Hermetic Writings, Volume 1, 1926, p. 66 · flagged as a term by the translator
- nosce teipsumnow yourself.'" original: "si teipsum agnoueris" Porphyry. And on the front of his temple was inscribed: "Know thyself."Pimander. Asclepius. Crater Hermetis, 1522, p. -64 · original word kept by the translator
- 150 CECorpus Hermeticum (I Poimandres; X; XI; XIII On Rebirth)same word and a translator’s rendering
- 200 CECorpus Hermeticum (Pimander / Poimandres)same word and a translator’s rendering
- gnothi seautonrdering) ; if so, there is a second play on the word *kosmos*. *Is novit se* (He knows himself). He fulfills the preceptThe Hermetic Writings, Volume 1, 1926, p. 66 · flagged as a term by the translator
- nosce teipsumnow yourself.'" original: "si teipsum agnoueris" Porphyry. And on the front of his temple was inscribed: "Know thyself."Pimander. Asclepius. Crater Hermetis, 1522, p. -64 · original word kept by the translator
- 200 CECorpus Hermeticum (CH I Poimandres; X The Key; XI Nous to Hermes; XII On the common nous)same word and a translator’s rendering
- gnothi seautonrdering) ; if so, there is a second play on the word *kosmos*. *Is novit se* (He knows himself). He fulfills the preceptThe Hermetic Writings, Volume 1, 1926, p. 66 · flagged as a term by the translator
- nosce teipsumnow yourself.'" original: "si teipsum agnoueris" Porphyry. And on the front of his temple was inscribed: "Know thyself."Pimander. Asclepius. Crater Hermetis, 1522, p. -64 · original word kept by the translator
- 250 CEKore Kosmousame word and a translator’s rendering
- 250 CEHermetic excerpts in Stobaeus (Kore Kosmou)same word and a translator’s rendering
Roman
- 45 BCECicero, Tusculan Disputationssame word and a translator’s rendering
- 45 BCECicero, Tusculan Disputations I (the soul and its immortality)same word and a translator’s rendering
- 44 BCECicero, On Divination (De divinatione) and the Dream of Scipiosame word and a translator’s rendering
- gnothi seauton — know thyselfHence that which was used by someone among other things, whether festive or biting, yet seriously: "From heaven descendsMacrobii In Somnium Scipionis ex Ciceronis 6. libro de Rep. eruditissima explanatio. Eiusdem Saturnaliorum libri 7. Cens, 1528, p. 98 · flagged as a term by the translator
- γνῶθι σεαυτόν — gnōthi seautons inscribed on the doorpost of the Delphic temple, and is the same sentiment of one of the Seven Sages, *'Know thyself'*Commentary on the Dream of Scipio and the Saturnalia, 1550, p. 199 · original word kept by the translator
- γνῶθι σεαυτόν — know thyselfobe . But since it is inscribed on the gate of the Delphic temple, and it is the same opinion of one of the Seven Sages,Commentary on the Dream of Scipio, 1893, p. 35 · flagged as a term by the translator
- 63 CESeneca, Epistulae Morales ad Luciliumsame word
- 64 CESeneca, Epistulae morales and De tranquillitate animisame word and a translator’s rendering
- Gnothi seauton — Know thyself83.46 One should boast more about prison than marriage 627.46 Gorgonius, auditor of Ruteon 554.16 Gigon a giant 10.18.51Lucius Annaeus Seneca — Opera quae extant omnia (1557), 1557, p. 785 · flagged as a term by the translator
- Know thyselfhad always been sensible of the necessity of divine revelation and were ready to acknowledge the obligation). Such were,The Epistles of Lucius Annaeus Seneca, 1786, p. 35 · flagged as a term by the translator
- 64 CESeneca, Epistulae morales ad Luciliumsame word
- 380 CEAusonius, Ludus Septem Sapientum (in Opera)same word and a translator’s rendering
- gnothi seauton — know thyselfo explain these sayings on which I have too slight a grip. ### III.—PERFORMER 'Tis said that Attic Solon wrote at DelphiAusonius, Vol. 1, 1919, p. 367 · flagged as a term by the translator
- gnothi seauton — know yourselfich I hold less. ### PERFORMER. The fame is that the Attic Solon original: "Solonem" wrote in Delphi original: "Delphis"Ausonius, 1517, p. 199 · flagged as a term by the translator
- γνῶθι σεαυτόν — know thyself, an explainer of these things which I hold less firmly. ### III.—The Player It is said that Attic Solon wrote at DelphiAusonius, 1919, p. 368 · flagged as a term by the translator
- 400 CEMacrobius, Saturnalia and Commentary on the Dream of Scipiosame word and a translator’s rendering
- gnothi seauton — know thyselfHence that which was used by someone among other things, whether festive or biting, yet seriously: "From heaven descendsMacrobii In Somnium Scipionis ex Ciceronis 6. libro de Rep. eruditissima explanatio. Eiusdem Saturnaliorum libri 7. Cens, 1528, p. 98 · flagged as a term by the translator
- γνῶθι σεαυτόν — gnōthi seautons inscribed on the doorpost of the Delphic temple, and is the same sentiment of one of the Seven Sages, *'Know thyself'*Commentary on the Dream of Scipio and the Saturnalia, 1550, p. 199 · original word kept by the translator
- γνῶθι σεαυτόν — know thyselfobe . But since it is inscribed on the gate of the Delphic temple, and it is the same opinion of one of the Seven Sages,Commentary on the Dream of Scipio, 1893, p. 35 · flagged as a term by the translator
- 430 CEMacrobius, Commentary on the Dream of Scipiosame word and a translator’s rendering
- gnothi seauton — know thyselfs never troubled by earthquake ib. 7. Delphic oracle C. I, 9, 2; S. I, 17, 18; 18, 3. In the Delphic temple is inscribedThe Extant Works of Macrobius, Vol. 1, 1848, p. 713 · flagged as a term by the translator
- Gnothi seauton — Know thyselfcannot be hoped for C. II, 10, 4. Glycomarides III, 13, 12. Gnomon sundial pin C. II, 7, 15. — Cf. Excerpt. math. I, 7,The Extant Works of Macrobius, Vol. 2, 1848, p. 732 · flagged as a term by the translator
- gnothi seauton — know thyselfHence that which was used by someone among other things, whether festive or biting, yet seriously: "From heaven descendsMacrobii In Somnium Scipionis ex Ciceronis 6. libro de Rep. eruditissima explanatio. Eiusdem Saturnaliorum libri 7. Cens, 1528, p. 98 · flagged as a term by the translator
- 524 CEBoethius, Consolation of Philosophysame word and a translator’s rendering
- 524 CEBoethius, Consolation of Philosophy (the dream-vision frame)same word and a translator’s rendering
Early Christian & Monastic
- 200 CETertullian & Cyprian, De oratione / De dominica orationesame word
- 210 CETertullian, De animasame word
- 225 CEOrigen, De principiissame word and a translator’s rendering
- 360 CEOrigen, Philocaliasame word and a translator’s rendering
Arabic
- 950 CESirr al-asrar / Secretum secretorumsame word and a translator’s rendering
- gnothi seauton — know thyselfprobity deserved it. The second annoyance was that the slave would slap him, lest he be too proud, and would say to himSecret of Secrets, 1485, p. 74 · flagged as a term by the translator
- Nosce te ipsumprecept which was commanded by Pythian Apollo and proclaimed as if by the public voice of a herald, namely: Know thyselfThe Secret of Secrets of Aristotle to Alexander the Great, 1555, p. 19 · original word kept by the translator
Medieval Latin
- 1250Vincent of Beauvais, Speculum Maius (morale/doctrinale/historiale/naturale)same word and a translator’s rendering
- 1310Meister Eckhart, sermons and treatisessame word and a translator’s rendering
- 1310Meister Eckhart, Talks of Instruction & German Sermonssame word and a translator’s rendering
- 1310Meister Eckhart, German Sermons (ground of the soul)same word and a translator’s rendering
- 1350Johannes Tauler, sermonssame word and a translator’s rendering
- self-knowledge — original: "ghele-kentheydto further on their own. A broader description of the martyrdom of these spiritual martyrs. In this way, God teaches themGheestelycke sermoonen, 1685, p. -279 · flagged as a term by the translator
- Nosce teipsummo"; the words of Pontius Pilate regarding Jesus (John 19:5), here used as a call to self-examination : **Know thyself**Spiritual Exercises, 1607, p. 247 · original word kept by the translator
- 1350Johannes Tauler, Sermonssame word and a translator’s rendering
- self-knowledge — original: "ghele-kentheydto further on their own. A broader description of the martyrdom of these spiritual martyrs. In this way, God teaches themGheestelycke sermoonen, 1685, p. -279 · flagged as a term by the translator
- Nosce teipsummo"; the words of Pontius Pilate regarding Jesus (John 19:5), here used as a call to self-examination : **Know thyself**Spiritual Exercises, 1607, p. 247 · original word kept by the translator
- 1378Catherine of Siena, Dialoguesame word
- self-knowledgedew and a rain that waters the plant of the tree and the Soil of true humility, and enriches that Soil and the garden ofThe Works of Saint Catherine of Siena, 1707, p. 658 · flagged as a term by the translator
- self-knowledgeized her on account of the offense against God, the damage to the Holy Church, and her own misery, which she saw throughThe Dialogue of Saint Catherine of Siena, 1517, p. 99 · flagged as a term by the translator
- 1378Catherine of Siena, Dialogo della divina provvidenzasame word
- self-knowledgedew and a rain that waters the plant of the tree and the Soil of true humility, and enriches that Soil and the garden ofThe Works of Saint Catherine of Siena, 1707, p. 658 · flagged as a term by the translator
- self-knowledgeized her on account of the offense against God, the damage to the Holy Church, and her own misery, which she saw throughThe Dialogue of Saint Catherine of Siena, 1517, p. 99 · flagged as a term by the translator
- 1378Catherine of Siena, The Dialoguesame word
Byzantine & Orthodox
- 1450Michael Apostolius, Proverbs (Paroimiai)same word and a translator’s rendering
Renaissance & Early Modern Europe
- 1476Marsilio Ficino, Epistolae (Letters)same word and a translator’s rendering
- Know thyself — a Socratic injunction to self-knowledgeusion. For nothing pertains more to man than that which discusses the soul. Thus, it also fulfills that Delphic precept:Letters, 1495, p. 79 · flagged as a term by the translator
- nosce teipsumow much the singular appearance of the body makes lovers lost and wretched! Why did the wise men inscribe "Know thyself"The Letters of Marsilio Ficino, 1497, p. 197 · original word kept by the translator
- nosce teipsumnothing pertains more to man than what is disputed concerning the soul. In this way, that famous precept "Know thyself"Ficino Letters, 1497, p. 98 · original word kept by the translator
- 1482Ficino, Theologia Platonica XIII (on dreams, prophecy and the vacant soul)same word and a translator’s rendering
- nosce te ipsumootprint, and turns everywhere toward the appearance of the soul. He understands that the famous oracle, "Know thyself,"The Complete Works of Marsilio Ficino, 1561, p. 112 · original word kept by the translator
- nosce te ipsumrywhere into the "appearance" The inner form or nature. of the soul. He understood that the famous oracle "Know Thyself"Platonic Theology on the Immortality of Souls, 1525, p. 45 · original word kept by the translator
- nosce te ipsumly tracking God through individual footprints. He understood that the famous oracle The Oracle of Delphi. "know thyself"Platonic Theology, 1482, p. 31 · original word kept by the translator
- 1482Ficino, Theologia Platonica de immortalitate animorumsame word and a translator’s rendering
- nosce te ipsumrywhere into the "appearance" The inner form or nature. of the soul. He understood that the famous oracle "Know Thyself"Platonic Theology on the Immortality of Souls, 1525, p. 45 · original word kept by the translator
- nosce te ipsumly tracking God through individual footprints. He understood that the famous oracle The Oracle of Delphi. "know thyself"Platonic Theology, 1482, p. 31 · original word kept by the translator
- 1486Giovanni Pico, Oratio, Conclusiones and Opera (De hominis dignitate)same word and a translator’s rendering
- Know thyselfand rule of all virtues through the principle of the "Mean," which is the subject of Moral Philosophy. Then that saying,The Complete Works of Giovanni Pico della Mirandola, 1519, p. 220 · flagged as a term by the translator
- Know thyselfom imagining God as some imperfect or defective being in our impious Plato. Aristotle. Dionysius. From where that comes:Complete Works of Giovanni Pico della Mirandola, 1557, p. 126 · flagged as a term by the translator
- 1500Erasmus, Adagiasame word and a translator’s rendering
- gnothi seauton — know thyselfpped of his own skin.] M. Tullius Cicero assigns this to his brother Quintus in Book 3. And do not think that the sayingAdages, 1578, p. 331 · flagged as a term by the translator
- γνῶθι σαυτόν — know thyselfthe lives of the wealthy and the common populace. DES. ERAS. ROT. ADAG. because it would be most difficult, he answered,Erasmus Adages, 1558, p. 176 · flagged as a term by the translator
- γνῶθι σεαυτὸν — know thyselfto have proceeded from man, but to have descended from heaven. "This saying," says the Satirist, "descended from heaven:Adages, 1520, p. 63 · flagged as a term by the translator
- 1516Erasmus, Institutio principis christianisame word and a translator’s rendering
- 1566Teresa of Ávila, Way of Perfectionsame word
- 1577Teresa of Ávila, works (Way of Perfection, Life, Meditations)same word
- 1580Valentin Weigel, Vom Gebet (Simple Instruction on Prayer) / Gnothi seautonsame word and a translator’s rendering
- gnothi seauton — know thyselfes the theological implications of self-knowledge through the fall of Adam. Whoever learns this, correctly practices the[Greek: Gnothi seauton]. Nosce teipsum. Erkenne dich selbst, 1618, p. 5 · flagged as a term by the translator
- Gnothi seauton — Know yourselfband featuring symmetrical floral and vine-like scrollwork patterns. ### Conclusion to the Reader. Take this little book[Greek: Gnothi seauton]. Nosce teipsum. Erkenne dich selbst, 1615, p. -66 · flagged as a term by the translator
- gnothi seauton — know thyselfl such trades go according to Theology, according to the Cross-Tree of Life in the middle of the garden. He who despisesAnder Theil [Greek: Gnothi seauton]. Nosce teipsum [!]. Erkenne dich selber O Mensch: heisset Astrologia theologizata, 1618, p. 41 · flagged as a term by the translator
- 1597Francis Bacon, Essays (Essays or Counsels, Civil and Moral)same word and a translator’s rendering
- 1601Pierre Charron, De la Sagesse (Of Wisdom)same word and a translator’s rendering
- 1620Academic disputationes de anima, de imaginatione, de somniis, de incubo (German/Swiss universities)same word and a translator’s rendering
- 1651Hobbes, Leviathan (Part I, Of Man) with De corpore and De hominea translator’s rendering
- 1651Hobbes, Leviathan I.2 (on dreams and apparitions)a translator’s rendering
- 1661Glanvill, Vanity of Dogmatizing / Lux Orientalis / Saducismus Triumphatusa translator’s rendering
- 1683John Pordage, Theologia mystica / Sophiasame word and a translator’s rendering
- 1685Jeanne Guyon, Moyen court et très facile de faire oraison / Les torrentssame word and a translator’s rendering
- 1708Pierre Poiret, Theologie du coeur (Hertzens-Theologie) & Bibliotheca mysticorumsame word
Theosophical & Modern Esoteric
- 1540Steuco, De Perenni Philosophiasame word and a translator’s rendering
- 1792Saint-Martin, Theosophic Correspondence (with Kirchberger)same word and a translator’s rendering
- 1883Sinnett, Esoteric Buddhism (with The Occult World, Mahatma Letters)same word and a translator’s rendering
- 1889Yoga Sūtra — Theosophical Society translations (Judge, Dvivedi, Johnston)same word
- self-knowledgen of recollection would take place. 21. When the understanding and the soul are united, then self-knowledge results. TheThe Yoga Aphorisms of Patanjali (Judge, 1889), 1889, p. 94 · flagged as a term by the translator
- Self-Knowledgeer and lower principles in man, ultimately ending in the triumph of the former, and Shrimat Shankaracharya’s *Atmabodha*Yoga-Sutra of Patanjali (Dvivedi, 1890), 1890, p. 126 · flagged as a term by the translator
- 1904Steiner, Wie erlangt man Erkenntnisse der höheren Welten? (with Geheimwissenschaft)same word
- 1911Steiner, Mystics of the Renaissance (representative)same word
- 1922Tingley, Theosophy: The Path of the Mysticsame word and a translator’s rendering
Modern European
- 1808Jung-Stilling, Theorie der Geisterkundesame word and a translator’s rendering
- 1874Brentano, Psychologie vom empirischen Standpunkta translator’s rendering
- 1875Eddy, Science and Healthsame word
- 1919Jaspers, Psychologie der Weltanschauungensame word and a translator’s rendering
At home in Greek
- 450 BCEPresocratic fragments (Diels): Parmenides, Anaxagoras, Democritus on soulsame word and a translator’s rendering
- gnothi seauton — know thyselfG 1 (597, 4), discovered dialectic G 1 (597, 16), left no writings Hi 18 1 (567, 3), approved of divination 224, taughtThe Greek Doxographers, 1879, p. 720 · flagged as a term by the translator
- gnothi seauton1 (340, 25). PHEIDON of Argos 11 B 4 (47, 1). PHEIDOSTRATUS of Athens 79 A 9 (581, 19). PHEMONOE, alleged inventor of "The Fragments of the Pre-Socratics, Vol. 3, 1922, p. 525 · flagged as a term by the translator
- 375 BCEPlato, Republic IX (the lawless desires in sleep) and Timaeus on the liversame word and a translator’s rendering
- Gnothi seauton — Know Thyselfficult for you to know your affairs, and likewise to know yourselves, according to the inscription of the Delphic templeComplete Plato (Thomas Taylor trans.), 1804, p. 1023 · original word kept by the translator
- γνῶθι σαυτόν — gnōthi sautontion original: "γράμματα" (grammata) — the writing or inscription. at Delphi. Do you mean the one that says Know ThyselfTwenty-four Dialogues of Plato, 895, p. 395 · original word kept by the translator
- KNOW THYSELFught to be to attack them—than we think about ourselves? But, my blessed one, obeying both me and the writing at Delphi,The Works of Plato, Vol. 2 (Stephanus edition), 1578, p. 136 · flagged as a term by the translator
- 370 BCEXenophon, Memorabilia and Oeconomicussame word and a translator’s rendering
- 370 BCEXenophon, Memorabilia (Socrates' daimonion, I.1; the mind that governs the body, I.4)same word and a translator’s rendering
- 350 BCEPlato (attrib.), Alcibiades I (self-knowledge; the soul is the self), with Proclus and Olympiodorussame word and a translator’s rendering
- 340 BCEAristotle, On Sleep, On Dreams, On Divination in Sleep (Parva naturalia)same word and a translator’s rendering
- 310 BCETheophrastus, De sensibussame word and a translator’s rendering
- 300 BCEMenander, Sententiae / Monostichoisame word and a translator’s rendering
Evidence gate. A work is listed only where a translator marked the word as a term with a gloss, or kept the original word beside the English, on at least one page of a held edition. Vocabulary lists and keywords alone do not count: in a Greek vocabulary list ἡσυχία is the ordinary word for quiet. Up to 3 pages are shown per work, preferring those with a gloss. The vocabulary was built 2026-09-11; the graph on 2026-09-13.