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JadziaDax · 12-02-2003, 02:28 AM

The Word of the Day for December 2 is:

solipsism • \SOH-lip-sih-zum\ • (noun) a theory holding that the self can know nothing but its own modifications and that the self is the only existent thing

A little more information about today’s word:
Fans of Rene Descartes credit the French philosopher with introducing solipsism as a major problem of modern philosophy, but the word "solipsism" most likely sprang from a French satire called _La Monarchie des Solipses_ written by Giulio Clemente Scotti in 1652 (two years after Descartes's death). The term wasn't used in English until the late 19th century, when "solipsism," a composite of the Latin "solus" ("alone") and "ipse" ("self"), was applied purely in the philosophical sense. Recently the word has taken on another, more general sense, suggesting selfishness or self-indulgence. Be careful not to confuse it with "solecism," which refers to a grammatical error in speech, or to a breach of etiquette.

My sentence:
After learning about solipsism in Philosophy 101, Dan wondered if the things around him might just be products of his own mind.

Based on Merriam-Webster's Collegiate® Dictionary, 10th Edition.

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mrsandman · 12-02-2003, 05:33 AM

Solipsism my favorite feature on a woman; I like the eyes first, then I’m your basic “tits and ass” kind of guy.

redravin40 · 12-02-2003, 07:10 AM

After toking a huge blunt, Gary began staring at his thumb and had the solipsist revelation that he was the center of the universe.

dragon2fire · 12-02-2003, 10:19 PM

I take no stock in solipsism.

QuasiMojo · 12-04-2003, 07:40 PM

I take no solipse in any stocksism

collide · 12-05-2003, 03:15 PM

Hamlet, addressing Yorick, rhetorically questioned both nihilism and solipsism in Shakespeare's play.

QuasiMojo · 12-05-2003, 06:04 PM

Alone in his prison cell, Roderick built castles in his mind but burned the drawbridge as he formulated his manifesto which was
to become fueled by a fractured ego, propelled by a myopic, super-solipsistic fantasy and completely devoid of any sense of spirit.

12-02-2003, 02:28 AM	#1 (permalink)
JadziaDax Loser Location: who the fuck cares?	Word of the day December 2 The Word of the Day for December 2 is: solipsism • \SOH-lip-sih-zum\ • (noun) a theory holding that the self can know nothing but its own modifications and that the self is the only existent thing A little more information about today’s word: Fans of Rene Descartes credit the French philosopher with introducing solipsism as a major problem of modern philosophy, but the word "solipsism" most likely sprang from a French satire called _La Monarchie des Solipses_ written by Giulio Clemente Scotti in 1652 (two years after Descartes's death). The term wasn't used in English until the late 19th century, when "solipsism," a composite of the Latin "solus" ("alone") and "ipse" ("self"), was applied purely in the philosophical sense. Recently the word has taken on another, more general sense, suggesting selfishness or self-indulgence. Be careful not to confuse it with "solecism," which refers to a grammatical error in speech, or to a breach of etiquette. My sentence: After learning about solipsism in Philosophy 101, Dan wondered if the things around him might just be products of his own mind. Based on Merriam-Webster's Collegiate® Dictionary, 10th Edition. Next sentence?

12-02-2003, 05:33 AM	#2 (permalink)
mrsandman Addict Location: 3rd coast area	Solipsism my favorite feature on a woman; I like the eyes first, then I’m your basic “tits and ass” kind of guy. __________________ Hail to ALL the troops and shadow warriors.

12-04-2003, 07:40 PM	#5 (permalink)
QuasiMojo King Knave Location: Lancaster	I take no solipse in any stocksism __________________ AzAbOv ZoBeLoE

12-05-2003, 03:15 PM	#6 (permalink)
collide Turn off your TV. Location: ... .- -. ..-. .-. .- -. -.-. .. ... -.-. --- --..-- -.-. .-	Hamlet, addressing Yorick, rhetorically questioned both nihilism and solipsism in Shakespeare's play. __________________ "inhuman fiery goat worship" is an anagram for "information superhighway" -kingvolc

12-05-2003, 06:04 PM	#7 (permalink)
QuasiMojo King Knave Location: Lancaster	Alone in his prison cell, Roderick built castles in his mind but burned the drawbridge as he formulated his manifesto which was to become fueled by a fractured ego, propelled by a myopic, super-solipsistic fantasy and completely devoid of any sense of spirit. __________________ AzAbOv ZoBeLoE

12-02-2003, 07:10 AM	#3 (permalink)
redravin40 Loser Location: With Jadzia	After toking a huge blunt, Gary began staring at his thumb and had the solipsist revelation that he was the center of the universe.

12-02-2003, 10:19 PM	#4 (permalink)
dragon2fire Junkie	I take no stock in solipsism.