Solipsism (Latin: solus, alone + ipse, self) is the philosophical idea that "My mind is the only thing that I know exists.”
The notion that it is impossible ever to know another person, so why bother? This can end up in with an absolute egotism - a refusal to acknowledge the needs or even existence of others.
Whoa. That's pretty heavy. Poor soul with that problem.
ReplyDeleteAlthough, I agree that we can never absolutely know someone else entirely, it's okay. Maybe it's the mystery that keeps bringing us back?
Psht! What do I know.
Your comments on Cowgirl's blog were marvelous!
ReplyDeleteI also thank you for your recent visit to my blog. The painting was done in oil paint. I use oils and watercolor in my paintings.
Cheers!
As far as I know, it can have a milder connotation, as in a "self-centered viewpoint." Right?
ReplyDeleteThanks Lynda, it may well be so. There is often a difference between the dictionary definition and how people end up using a word.
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