3 ms·
What do people mean when they say someone is solipsistic? I know what solipsism is, but it never fits the context. Is it just a way of saying narcissistic witho
by mcbits 10y ago
What do people mean when they say someone is solipsistic? I know what solipsism is, but it never fits the context. Is it just a way of saying narcissistic without getting sidetracked by medical definitions? ('cuz using terms from philosophy isn't the best way to avoid getting called out on definitions.)
- deleted 10y ago[deleted]
- noobermin 10y agoIt indeed is probably used a synonym of narcissistic and/or selfish. Solipsism carries a different connotation with it. Narcissism is usually associated with ego and self love while implying someone is "solipsistic" doesn't necessarily imply an overblown ego, assuming they really mean "an adherent of the philosophy," which is probably very seldom the case.
- AOsborn 10y agoA self-centeredness that is unconcerned with other perspectives. Such as considering the views of others incorrect, and discarding. In comparison with ego-based narcissism that places the perspective of self higher than others.
- mcbits 10y agoHmm, I guess I will file it away with words like "literal" that people use in contradiciton with the original meaning.