Solipsism
noun
The belief that only one's own mind is sure to exist.
In extreme solipsism, a person may believe that other people are just figments of their imagination.
Often appears as...
- extreme solipsism
- philosophical solipsism
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Philosophical
noun
Extreme preoccupation with and indulgence of one's feelings, desires, etc.; egoistic self-absorption.
His solipsism prevented him from noticing the needs and feelings of others around him.
Often appears as...
- extreme solipsism
- narcissistic solipsism
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Psychology
noun
The belief that only one's own mind is sure to exist.
In extreme solipsism, a person may believe that other people are just figments of their imagination.
Often appears as...
- extreme solipsism
- philosophical solipsism
Usage tips
Philosophical
noun
Extreme preoccupation with and indulgence of one's feelings, desires, etc.; egoistic self-absorption.
His solipsism prevented him from noticing the needs and feelings of others around him.
Often appears as...
- extreme solipsism
- narcissistic solipsism
Usage tips
Psychology
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Only Mind Certain
Solipsism stresses doubt about the reality of others compared to oneself.
He argued that, due to solipsism, we cannot be certain that the external world exists.
Pro Tip 2/3Philosophical Use
Used mainly in philosophy to discuss self-knowledge versus external reality.
The philosopher's discussion on solipsism explored our understanding of consciousness.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Narcissism
Solipsism isn't just about ego; it questions the existence of anything beyond oneself.
His debate on solipsism questioned if our perceptions truly reflect an external reality.
Pro Tip 1/3Only Mind Certain
Solipsism stresses doubt about the reality of others compared to oneself.
He argued that, due to solipsism, we cannot be certain that the external world exists.
Pro Tip 2/3Philosophical Use
Used mainly in philosophy to discuss self-knowledge versus external reality.
The philosopher's discussion on solipsism explored our understanding of consciousness.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Narcissism
Solipsism isn't just about ego; it questions the existence of anything beyond oneself.
His debate on solipsism questioned if our perceptions truly reflect an external reality.
Pro Tip 1/3Only Mind Certain
Solipsism stresses doubt about the reality of others compared to oneself.
He argued that, due to solipsism, we cannot be certain that the external world exists.
Pro Tip 2/3Philosophical Use
Used mainly in philosophy to discuss self-knowledge versus external reality.
The philosopher's discussion on solipsism explored our understanding of consciousness.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Narcissism
Solipsism isn't just about ego; it questions the existence of anything beyond oneself.
His debate on solipsism questioned if our perceptions truly reflect an external reality.
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The mad scientist of...
Okay? So in that regard, this is one of the things, this is one of the privileges of being, and here's another role, the inventor, and by the way, when I told you that I'm the world's greatest, if you're keeping score, we've had narcissism and solipsism and now a healthy dose of egocentricism.
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The mad scientist of...
Okay? So in that regard, this is one of the things, this is one of the privileges of being, and here's another role, the inventor, and by the way, when I told you that I'm the world's greatest, if you're keeping score, we've had narcissism and solipsism and now a healthy dose of egocentricism.
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Jenny Zhang
Chinese Actress
Once I decided I was happy with something, I'd try to send it off into the world, and either someone would want it exactly as it was, or it would remain in my notebook/laptop, and no one would ever see it. This is probably why I didn't work with an editor until I was 26. The solipsism!
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Ross Douthat
American Author
A diverse elite may be good in its own right, as a matter of justice and representation. But nothing about being a woman or a minority makes you immune to meritocracy's ruthless solipsism.
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David Foster Wallace
American Writer
One of the things that makes Wittgenstein a real artist to me is that he realized that no conclusion could be more horrible than solipsism.
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Timothy Morton
English Philosopher
I discover in my experiential space evidence for the wrongness of solipsism, and this evidence is called beauty.
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Jenny Zhang
Chinese Actress
Once I decided I was happy with something, I'd try to send it off into the world, and either someone would want it exactly as it was, or it would remain in my notebook/laptop, and no one would ever see it. This is probably why I didn't work with an editor until I was 26. The solipsism!
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Ross Douthat
American Author
A diverse elite may be good in its own right, as a matter of justice and representation. But nothing about being a woman or a minority makes you immune to meritocracy's ruthless solipsism.
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David Foster Wallace
American Writer
One of the things that makes Wittgenstein a real artist to me is that he realized that no conclusion could be more horrible than solipsism.
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Timothy Morton
English Philosopher
I discover in my experiential space evidence for the wrongness of solipsism, and this evidence is called beauty.
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