solipsism
/ˈsɑlɪpsɪzəm/
noun
- The philosophical belief that only one's own mind exists and that everything else is a creation of that mind.
- The philosopher argued that solipsism cannot be disproven, but it is impossible to live by.
- In his extreme solipsism, he believed his friends and family were just figments of his imagination.
- Many students find solipsism fascinating but ultimately reject it because it denies shared reality.
- A self-centered attitude that ignores the existence or feelings of others.
- Her solipsism made it hard for her to understand why her coworkers were upset.
- The CEO's solipsism led him to believe the company's success was entirely his doing.
- Social media can encourage solipsism by making users think their own experiences are the only ones that matter.
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