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Solipsism: This Is All In My Mind?

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Exploring Solipsism

This chapter examines solipsism, the philosophical idea that one's own mind is the only certain existence, and its impact on knowledge and reality. It traces the roots of solipsistic thought from ancient skepticism to the discussions of prominent thinkers like Zhuangzi and Descartes, questioning the nature of existence beyond individual perception.

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