Solipsistisch
Example: Zijn solipsistische opvattingen maken het moeilijk om anderen te begrijpen.
Definition
"Solipsistic" describes a philosophical attitude or belief that only one's own mind is sure to exist, often leading to difficulty in understanding or accepting the existence of others or the external world beyond oneself.
Etymology
The word "solipsistic" derives from the Latin roots 'solus' meaning 'alone' and 'ipse' meaning 'self.' It reflects the idea that only the self is certain to exist. Did you know? The term was popularized in philosophical discussions about the nature of reality and consciousness.
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"Solipsistisch" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Philosophy - (C2) - set 1", containing 120 commonly used words.
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