Solipsistic
Example: His solipsistic view made it difficult to accept others' perspectives.
Definition
"Solipsistic" describes a philosophical viewpoint where an individual believes only their own mind and experiences are certain to exist, often leading to skepticism about the reality or existence of anything outside oneself. His solipsistic view made it difficult to accept others' perspectives.
Etymology
The word "solipsistic" stems from the Latin roots 'solus,' meaning 'alone,' and 'ipse,' meaning 'self.' It was coined to describe the idea that only one's own mind is sure to exist. Did you know? The term captures the essence of extreme self-centeredness in philosophy.
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"Solipsistic" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - Philosophy - (C2) - set 1", containing 120 commonly used words.
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