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What is the problem of other minds?

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This solution explores the psychological, and to a certain extent philosophical question of the problem with other minds in 345 words.

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I'm not sure how in depth of an answer you are looking for, but there is a website called Philosophy Online that looks at this question very thoroughly. I have pasted the preliminary, cursory answer to this question and if you wish to explore things even further, please follow this link:

http://www.philosophyonline.co.uk/pom/pom_other_minds_introduction.htm

Further information can be found at this site by clicking on the subject headings found on the left hand side.

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