What is Interiority?

Interiority, a concept referring to the inner life of things, has been practiced and discussed since antiquity. Philosophers, theologians, and everyday individuals have pondered what lies within. In a way, it is inextricable from who we are.

Interiority is comprised of multiple elements, including the self and a fundamental essence. These elements work in tandem to shape an individual’s sense of personhood, creating a unified sense of identity.1 It is often described in various domains, including philosophy, religion, psychology, literature, architecture, art, and others.