solipsism
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9.9
- noun
- /ˈsɒlɪpsɪzəm/
- Specialized
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solipsismo
- In philosophy, solipsism posits that only one's own mind is certain to exist and everything else is uncertain.
And like with the solipsism problem, it's impossible to rule out that this played a role.
- And like with the solipsism problem, it's impossible to rule out that this played a role.
Examples
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Idealism is not solipsism.
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Thus, the delights and enchantments of playful software are modulated by the dangers of romantic solipsism.
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Despite his solipsism, he seeks a human goal.
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How can we move beyond solipsism and Hollywood tropes?
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Just stating an observation about how the theme of solipsism keeps running through this discussion.
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The potential of mirrors to create the conditions for both solipsism and reification should be obvious.
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But Basil is only the novel's extreme case of such destructive and objectifying solipsism.
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In turn, Regan resents her parents' careerism and solipsism.
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Setting this conclusion in an unfavorable light, some scientists insist that it leads to solipsism, which is scientifically untenable.
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Again, one could call this radical solipsism—the whole world of baseball contained in young Bill's head.
Academic text (1997)
Antonyms
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7.9
A way of thinking that bases beliefs and actions on facts and reason rather than feelings
How Self-Centered
Surface Forms
Morphology
solipsism = solips + ism
The combining form 'solips-' is not a standalone English word and its link to 'self' is etymological rather than transparent to learners, so the meaning cannot be reliably derived from its parts.
Etymology
Solipsism comes from parts that mean 'alone' (solus) and 'self' (ipse), like the familiar word solo for 'alone'. So, solipsism is the idea that only your own mind is sure to exist.