sol·ip·sism (s l  p-sz  m, s lp-)n. Philosophy 1. The theory that the self is the only thing that can be known and verified. 2. The theory or view that the self is the only reality. [Latin s lus, alone; see s(w)e- in Indo-European roots + Latin ipse, self + -ism.]sol ip·sist n.sol ip·sistic adj. |
solipsism [ˈsɒlɪpˌsɪzəm]
n
(Philosophy) Philosophy the extreme form of scepticism which denies the possibility of any knowledge other than of one's own existence
[from Latin sōlus alone + ipse self]
solipsist n & adj
solipsistic adj
solipsism
the theory that only the self exists or can be proved to exist. Also called panegoism. — solipsist, n. — solipsistic, adj.
See also: Philosophy
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| Noun | 1. | solipsism - (philosophy) the philosophical theory that the self is all that you know to exist philosophy - the rational investigation of questions about existence and knowledge and ethics philosophical doctrine, philosophical theory - a doctrine accepted by adherents to a philosophy |
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