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solipsismo

[so-lip-ˈsis-mu]
nounmasculinepl: solipsismos
solipsism
1. A philosophical position holding that only one's own mind is certain to exist; the view that the self is the only thing that can be known to exist
The philosopher argued against solipsism by presenting evidence of external reality.
O filósofo argumentou contra o solipsismo apresentando evidências da realidade externa.
2. Excessive self-centeredness; the practice of being concerned only with oneself and one's own interests
His solipsism made it impossible for him to understand others' perspectives.
Seu solipsismo o impossibilitava de compreender as perspectivas dos outros.
Synonyms
egocentrismonarcisismoauto-absorçãoegoísmo
Antonyms
altruísmoempatiaobjetividadeuniversalismo

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
solipsismo
Standard usage in academic and philosophical contexts
Portugal
solipsismo
Standard usage; commonly used in philosophical discourse

Related Idioms & Phrases

viver em seu próprio mundo
pensar que o mundo gira em torno de si
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