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:

• 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.