Difference between revisions of "Solipsism"

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Solipsism is the philosophical belief that the only entity that can be conclusively known to exist is oneself, more specifically, one's mind. It is important to note does not deny the existence of the Universe as we perceive it, it simply states that it cannot be proven to be that way.

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-'''Solipsism''' is the belief that one's own mind and thoughts are the only [[reality]].
+'''Solipsism''' is the philosophical belief that the only entity that can be conclusively known to exist is oneself, more specifically, one's mind. It is important to note does not deny the existence of the Universe as we perceive it, it simply states that it cannot be proven to be that way.
-{{cquote|We are all aware that the senses can be deceived, the eyes fooled. But how can we be sure our senses are not being deceived at any particular time, or even all the time? Might I just be a brain in a tank somewhere, tricked all my life into believing in the events of this world by some insane computer? And does my life gain or lose meaning based on my reaction to such solipsism?
-Project PYRRHO, Specimen 46, Vat 7<br />
-Activity Recorded M.Y. 2302.22467<br />
-TERMINATION OF SPECIMEN ADVISED<br />
-(From the game '''Sid Meier's Alpha Centauri''')}}
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Difference between revisions of "Solipsism"

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