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problem of other minds

the epistemological problem of how one can know that others have minds, given that one can only observe the behavior of others
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problem of other minds

Summary

problem of other minds is a philosophical problem[1]. It draws 458 Wikipedia views per month (philosophical_problem category, ranking #10 of 20).[2]

Key Facts

  • problem of other minds's instance of is recorded as philosophical problem[3].

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Definition and Type

problem of other minds's instance of is recorded as philosophical problem[3].

Why It Matters

problem of other minds draws 458 Wikipedia views per month (philosophical_problem category, ranking #10 of 20).[2] It has Wikipedia articles in 13 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[4] It is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[5]

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  1. [3] ↑ . wikidata.org.

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  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

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  1. [2] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [5] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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