Solipsista
Example: El filósofo solipsista cuestiona la existencia del mundo externo.
Definition
"Solipsist" describes someone who believes that only their own mind is sure to exist, doubting the reality of anything outside their own consciousness. A solipsist questions the existence of the external world, focusing solely on their personal thoughts and experiences.
Etymology
The word "solipsist" comes from the Latin roots 'solus' meaning 'alone' and 'ipse' meaning 'self.' It was coined to describe the philosophical idea that only one's own mind is certain to exist. Did you know? The term reflects the extreme individualism in philosophy where reality outside oneself is considered uncertain.
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"Solipsista" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - Philosophy - (C2) - set 1", containing 120 commonly used words.
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