intrinsilise

Intrinsilise is a term that can refer to several concepts, most commonly within the realm of philosophy and psychology. In its most general sense, it describes something that is inherent, essential, or intrinsic to a thing itself, as opposed to being derived from external factors or imposed upon it.

Within philosophy, particularly in discussions of ethics and value theory, intrinsilise refers to that which is good or valuable in itself, independent of its consequences or usefulness. For example, happiness might be considered intrinsically valuable by some ethical frameworks, meaning it is good for its own sake, not because it leads to something else. This contrasts with instrumental value, which is the value something has as a means to an end.

In psychology, the concept of intrinsilise is closely related to intrinsic motivation. This refers to engaging in an activity for the inherent satisfaction of the activity itself, rather than for some separable consequence. A person motivated intrinsically might learn a new skill because they find the process enjoyable or intellectually stimulating, not because they expect a reward or recognition. This is contrasted with extrinsic motivation, which is driven by external rewards or punishments. The process of intrinsilise in this context involves internalizing external goals or values to the point where they become part of one's own internal reward system.