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Grendel and Solipsism. Assignment: Read and annotate Chapter 2 to find evidence of solipsism. What is Solipsism?. Solipsism is the view that “I am the only mind which exists,” or “My mental states are the only states.” Specifically, solipsists believe the following:
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Assignment: Read and annotate Chapter 2 to find evidence of solipsism.
What is Solipsism? • Solipsism is the view that “I am the only mind which exists,” or “My mental states are the only states.” Specifically, solipsists believe the following: • 1. Existence is everything I experience • 2. Cannot attach meaning to the thoughts, experiences, and emotions of anyone outside him/herself. • 3. Egocentrism: I and only I am at the center of my world.