Meaning & use
monism
The philosophical view that reality is fundamentally made of a single substance or principle, rather than two or more distinct kinds.
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The philosopher argued for monism, claiming that mind and matter are ultimately one substance.
Monism stands in contrast to dualism, which treats mind and body as separate substances.
A note on using this word
Monism appears in both metaphysics, regarding the nature of reality, and religious thought, regarding the unity of the divine and the world.
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