Definition of solipsism in English:

solipsism

noun ˈsɒlɪpsɪz(ə)mˈsɑləpˌsɪzəm

mass noun

1The view or theory that the self is all that can be known to exist.
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Example sentencesExamples
- To be precise it leads to solipsism - doubting everything but your own existence - but the means they propose to limit skepticism are astounding.
- Wittgenstein's two arguments about solipsism both dispense with it.
- It seems that transcendental phenomenology inevitably involves solipsism.
- This conclusion, however, is valid only if Searle is right in claiming that collective intentionality conforms to methodological solipsism.
- As Heidegger puts it, anxiety testifies to a kind of ‘existential solipsism.’
1. 1.1 The quality of being self-centred or selfish.
  Example sentencesExamples
  Perhaps because he is an engineer however, he misses the main philosophical objection to postmodernism - its solipsism.
  To predict that blogs will someday become universal warrants amplification, as today's blogs are anything but universal, unless solipsism and narcissism constitute universality.
  But such is the extent of their solipsism and narcissism that they not only reject the existence of God but go so far as to mock those who do not, simply because they don't feel Him themselves.
  It demands a selfish solipsism that holds the needs of colleagues, friends, and even family temporarily at bay.
  Moretti handles the material with considerable grace and skill, though the smugness and solipsism of his screen persona occasionally grates.

Derivatives

solipsist

noun ˈsɒlɪpsɪst

The manufacturers must be some kind of solipsists, or in any case unsure that the cream cheese really exists.
Example sentencesExamples
- I'm impressed by the solitary intensity of the gamblers, and the way these solipsists at the slots form a community of obsession.
- Hey, I'm thinking of establishing a bulletin board for solipsists.
- They are both solipsists, incapable of distinguishing an objective world independent of their own states of consciousness.
- For he was a solipsist who did not share the screen easily with anyone.

solipsistic

adjective sɒlɪpˈsɪstɪkˌsɑləpˈsɪstɪk

Circumstances can encourage such a solipsistic approach.
Example sentencesExamples
- Levi was well-known for his impatience with long-winded, solipsistic or obscurantist prose.
- Some things they say may be ugly: We are excessive, solipsistic, wasteful, indulgent, egotistical.
- The problem is that it has the same solipsistic tendency of the beginner who takes up residence in the snug of fiction, suddenly freed from the cold wind and rain of uncertainty.
- Diaries are solipsistic compared with blogs, which are a far more sociable medium, allowing for dialogue with outsiders and links to other websites.

solipsistically

adverb sɒlɪpˈsɪstɪk(ə)li

The law writes solipsistically, talking only to and for himself, so as to perpetuate his own image, his self-definition, his existence.
Example sentencesExamples
- Artists are a not-negligible factor in the globalization of culture that is, solipsistically, such a big theme in contemporary art.
- Up until this final scene, the father has experienced landscape solipsistically, but, in his attempt to ascend the final hill, the landscape takes on social dimension.
- So, what happens when you solipsistically command the universe to award you several million dollars by lottery?
- Fractious division, corruption and the misuse of power rob the people of national hope, a loss which leaves them to survive solipsistically in an all-too-familiar despair.

Origin

Late 19th century: from Latin solus 'alone' + ipse 'self' + -ism.

Definition of solipsism in US English:

solipsism

nounˈsɑləpˌsɪzəmˈsäləpˌsizəm

The view or theory that the self is all that can be known to exist.
唯我论
Example sentencesExamples
- This conclusion, however, is valid only if Searle is right in claiming that collective intentionality conforms to methodological solipsism.
- As Heidegger puts it, anxiety testifies to a kind of ‘existential solipsism.’
- It seems that transcendental phenomenology inevitably involves solipsism.
- To be precise it leads to solipsism - doubting everything but your own existence - but the means they propose to limit skepticism are astounding.
- Wittgenstein's two arguments about solipsism both dispense with it.

Origin

Late 19th century: from Latin solus ‘alone’ + ipse ‘self’ + -ism.

单词	solipsism
释义	Definition of solipsism in English: solipsism noun ˈsɒlɪpsɪz(ə)mˈsɑləpˌsɪzəm mass noun 1The view or theory that the self is all that can be known to exist. 唯我论 Example sentencesExamples To be precise it leads to solipsism - doubting everything but your own existence - but the means they propose to limit skepticism are astounding. Wittgenstein's two arguments about solipsism both dispense with it. It seems that transcendental phenomenology inevitably involves solipsism. This conclusion, however, is valid only if Searle is right in claiming that collective intentionality conforms to methodological solipsism. As Heidegger puts it, anxiety testifies to a kind of ‘existential solipsism.’ 1.1 The quality of being self-centred or selfish. Example sentencesExamples Perhaps because he is an engineer however, he misses the main philosophical objection to postmodernism - its solipsism. To predict that blogs will someday become universal warrants amplification, as today's blogs are anything but universal, unless solipsism and narcissism constitute universality. But such is the extent of their solipsism and narcissism that they not only reject the existence of God but go so far as to mock those who do not, simply because they don't feel Him themselves. It demands a selfish solipsism that holds the needs of colleagues, friends, and even family temporarily at bay. Moretti handles the material with considerable grace and skill, though the smugness and solipsism of his screen persona occasionally grates. Derivatives solipsist noun ˈsɒlɪpsɪst The manufacturers must be some kind of solipsists, or in any case unsure that the cream cheese really exists. Example sentencesExamples I'm impressed by the solitary intensity of the gamblers, and the way these solipsists at the slots form a community of obsession. Hey, I'm thinking of establishing a bulletin board for solipsists. They are both solipsists, incapable of distinguishing an objective world independent of their own states of consciousness. For he was a solipsist who did not share the screen easily with anyone. solipsistic adjective sɒlɪpˈsɪstɪkˌsɑləpˈsɪstɪk Circumstances can encourage such a solipsistic approach. Example sentencesExamples Levi was well-known for his impatience with long-winded, solipsistic or obscurantist prose. Some things they say may be ugly: We are excessive, solipsistic, wasteful, indulgent, egotistical. The problem is that it has the same solipsistic tendency of the beginner who takes up residence in the snug of fiction, suddenly freed from the cold wind and rain of uncertainty. Diaries are solipsistic compared with blogs, which are a far more sociable medium, allowing for dialogue with outsiders and links to other websites. solipsistically adverb sɒlɪpˈsɪstɪk(ə)li The law writes solipsistically, talking only to and for himself, so as to perpetuate his own image, his self-definition, his existence. Example sentencesExamples Artists are a not-negligible factor in the globalization of culture that is, solipsistically, such a big theme in contemporary art. Up until this final scene, the father has experienced landscape solipsistically, but, in his attempt to ascend the final hill, the landscape takes on social dimension. So, what happens when you solipsistically command the universe to award you several million dollars by lottery? Fractious division, corruption and the misuse of power rob the people of national hope, a loss which leaves them to survive solipsistically in an all-too-familiar despair. Origin Late 19th century: from Latin solus 'alone' + ipse 'self' + -ism. Definition of solipsism in US English: solipsism nounˈsɑləpˌsɪzəmˈsäləpˌsizəm The view or theory that the self is all that can be known to exist. 唯我论 Example sentencesExamples This conclusion, however, is valid only if Searle is right in claiming that collective intentionality conforms to methodological solipsism. As Heidegger puts it, anxiety testifies to a kind of ‘existential solipsism.’ It seems that transcendental phenomenology inevitably involves solipsism. To be precise it leads to solipsism - doubting everything but your own existence - but the means they propose to limit skepticism are astounding. Wittgenstein's two arguments about solipsism both dispense with it. Origin Late 19th century: from Latin solus ‘alone’ + ipse ‘self’ + -ism.
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