the rule of our existence

sol·ip·sism (slp-szm, slp-) Pronunciation Key
n. Philosoph.

1. The theory that the self is the only thing that can be known and verified.
2. The theory or view that the self is the only reality.

em·pir·i·cism (m-p�r-szm) Pronunciation Key
n.

1. The view that experience, especially of the senses, is the only source of knowledge.
2. 1. Employment of empirical methods, as in science.
   2. An empirical conclusion.
3. The practice of medicine that disregards scientific theory and relies solely on practical experience.