the quality or state of being inward or internal | the quality or state of being outside or directed toward or relating to the outside or exterior |
preoccupation with what concerns human inner nature (especially ethical or ideological values) | a concern with or responsiveness to outward things (especially material objects as opposed to ideal concepts) |
preoccupation especially with one's attitudes and ethical or ideological values | concern with outward things or material objects as opposed to the mind and spirit |
the choicest or most essential or most vital part of some idea or experience | |