Question 16
Hard
The philosophical theory that the self is the only entity that can be known and verified to exist
A
Positivism
B
Determinism
C
Solipsism
D
Relativism
Correct Answer:
C
Explanation:
Step 1: Analyze components: Epistemological stance asserting nothing exists or is knowable beyond one's own mind.
Step 2: Evaluate options:
- Solipsism: the view or theory that the self is all that can be known to exist (Correct term).
- Determinism: the doctrine that all events, including human action, are ultimately determined by causes external to the will.
- Positivism: a philosophical system recognizing only that which can be scientifically verified.
- Relativism: the doctrine that knowledge, truth, and morality exist in relation to culture, society, or historical context.
Step 3: 'Solipsism' is the exact substitute.