Books that make you go 🤔 hmmmm!

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Books that make you go 🤔 hmmmm!

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“The Sense of an Ending” by Julian Barnes
This novel delves into memory, perception, and the subjective nature of reality, making it a compelling read for those interested in solipsistic themes.

“Crime and Punishment” by Fyodor Dostoevsky
While not explicitly about solipsism, the protagonist’s internal struggles and moral dilemmas reflect solipsistic ideas about self and reality.

“The Book of Disquiet” by Fernando Pessoa
This work is a collection of thoughts and reflections that explore the nature of existence and the self, resonating with solipsistic philosophy.

“Solipsism: A New Look at the Problem of the Self” by David J. Chalmers
A philosophical exploration that directly addresses solipsism and its implications for understanding consciousness and reality.

“The ego and Its Own” by Max Stirner
This philosophical text emphasizes individualism and the self, challenging conventional notions of reality and existence.


“The Unbearable Lightness of Being” by Milan Kundera
This novel examines the interplay of love, existence, and the subjective nature of reality, making it a thought-provoking read in the context of solipsism.

“Being and Nothingness” by Jean-Paul Sartre
A foundational text in existential philosophy that discusses consciousness and existence, touching on themes relevant to solipsism.
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Not even our own existence is objectively provable.

Prove you exist.
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The story is never separated from the book.
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"How to hum" - Forgot Thewords

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Impenitent wrote: Fri Oct 10, 2025 6:02 pm "How to hum" - Forgot Thewords

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