SOLIPSISM
\sˈɒlɪpsˌɪzəm], \sˈɒlɪpsˌɪzəm], \s_ˈɒ_l_ɪ_p_s_ˌɪ_z_ə_m]\
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sol'ip-sizm, n. the theory that self-existence is the only certainty, absolute egoism--the extreme form of subjective idealism.--n. SOL'IPSIST, one who believes in this.--adj. SOLIPSIS'TIC. [L. solus, alone, ipse, self.]
By Thomas Davidson
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