Which term refers to the philosophical view that nothing exists beyond one's own mind?

Which term refers to the philosophical view that nothing exists beyond one's own mind?

• A. Purview
• B. Solipsism
• C. Denizen
• D. Accretion

Answer: (B)

Solipsism is the view that only your own mind is certain to exist, and that knowledge of anything beyond your inner experiences—like the external world or other minds—cannot be proven. It centers on the claim that reality outside perception may be illusory or unknowable, leaving only personal consciousness as guaranteed. The other terms don’t fit: purview refers to the scope or range of something; denizen means a resident of a place; accretion means gradual growth or buildup.

Solipsism is the view that only your own mind is certain to exist, and that knowledge of anything beyond your inner experiences—like the external world or other minds—cannot be proven. It centers on the claim that reality outside perception may be illusory or unknowable, leaving only personal consciousness as guaranteed. The other terms don’t fit: purview refers to the scope or range of something; denizen means a resident of a place; accretion means gradual growth or buildup.