Vocabulary Entry

solipsism

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noun

The philosophical idea that only one's mind is sure to exist and that knowledge outside one's own mind is uncertain.

Example Sentences

"He argued that solipsism makes it difficult to establish any shared reality."

"In discussions of philosophy, solipsism often comes up as a controversial point."

"The character in the novel grapples with feelings of solipsism, questioning whether anyone else truly exists."