2006-12-18 04:44:37 · 12 answers · asked by Sean 5 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
sorry, epistemological solipsism
2006-12-18 04:47:47 · update #1
epistomological, or meta-physical? You need to specify...
2006-12-18 04:46:18 · answer #1 · answered by I hate friggin' crybabies 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
The word solipsism (Latin: souls, alone + apse, self) is used for two related yet distinct concepts:
* An epistemological position that ones own perceptions are the only things that can be known with certainty. The nature of the external world — that is, the source of ones perceptions — therefore cannot be conclusively known; it may not even exist. This is also called external world skepticism.
* A metaphysical belief that the universe is entirely the creation of ones own mind. Thus, in a sense, the belief that nothing 'exists' outside of ones own mind.
2006-12-18 12:46:34 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. Basically, it's "The Matrix" theory.
I always discard that possibility whenever discussing philosophy. It serves no additional purpose than to end the discussion prematurely on the basis that we aren't omniscient. I assume two things when discussing reality:
1) We exist, and the universe exists. "It's there."
2) Simple observation by the five senses (with help from tools if neccessary) is correct. (i.e. I'm a foundationalist, not an infinitist).
2006-12-18 12:48:07 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes
2006-12-18 12:46:47 · answer #4 · answered by braennvin2 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That's funny, I always think the most flawed...historian if you will...is the human mind's recollection of it's own experiences. It's completely subjective. So I guess nothing is certain, is it?
2006-12-18 13:31:18 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes--philosophical narcissism.
2006-12-18 12:47:15 · answer #6 · answered by themistocles 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, and I hate it.
Let me find a link for it. This one is a little briefer than wiki http://www.humantruth.info/solipsism.html
Basically it's that you "choose" your own reality.
2006-12-18 12:46:28 · answer #7 · answered by Black Parade Billie 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It was mentioned in my American Lit class, but I never really got the concept.
2006-12-18 12:45:45 · answer #8 · answered by cellar_door 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
No! I'm ignorant!! HA
2006-12-18 12:46:47 · answer #9 · answered by Bran McMuffin 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
neither of them... those are some big words
2006-12-18 12:48:20 · answer #10 · answered by Mia 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋