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Subjective idealism is fundamentally defined by its reliance on consciousness, as it posits that only consciousness is real [1] and that the physical world exists solely as perceptions within minds [2]. Furthermore, the theory characterizes the physical world as observer-dependent, requiring consciousness to exist [3].
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claimSubjective idealism defines the physical world as observer-dependent, meaning it is dependent on the consciousness of external observers.
claimSubjective or antirealist idealism posits that the physical world consists only of appearances or perceptions within minds, such as those of humans, complex animals, or intelligent aliens.
claimSubjective idealism, a theory associated with George Berkeley, posits that only consciousness is fundamentally real, while the physical world is an illusion.