Is solipsism selfish

I’ve been told that being a solipsist is to be egotistical and self centered but I disagree. Why are religious beliefs socially accepted but when it comes to philosophical beliefs people just call you crazy and not accepted.

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DallasCowboysFan · 61-69, M

Because the average person is familiar with religious tenets, but not so much for philosophy. And philosophers have a reputation , right or wrong, for sitting under a tree with other philosophers discussing issues but not producing anything of value, they 'don't work for a living'.

But philosophers have to know a little about everything, and they are among those with the highest IQ's. Socrates said that philopshers should rule nations, because they are logical and would rule fairly , unlike politicians.