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Noun

solipsism ‎(plural solipsisms)

1. (philosophy) The theory that the self is all that exists or that can be proven to exist.
2. Self-absorption, an unawareness of the views or needs of others; self-centeredness; egoism
   • 2011, Bing West, No True Glory: A Frontline Account of the Battle for Fallujah:

     The solipsism that too frequently infects high commands has no place on a battlefield.

   • 2012 August 21, Jason Heller, “The Darkness: Hot Cakes (Music Review)”, in The Onion AV Club:

     Self-mythology has always been part of The Darkness’ shtick, but here Hawkins and crew forget to back it up with music catchy enough to transcend the solipsism.

Related terms

• solipsistic
• solipsistically
• solipsist

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