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monism

1 of 1noun
/ˈmoʊnɪzəm/
Forms:monisms
1

a philosophical theory asserting that all of reality is fundamentally unified and derived from a single substance or principle

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  • Materialistic monism contends that everything in the universe is ultimately composed of physical matter.
  • Idealistic monism posits that reality is fundamentally mental or spiritual in nature.
  • Spinoza's philosophy embraces monism, asserting that God and nature are two aspects of the same ultimate substance.
  • Monism contrasts with dualism, which posits two distinct substances or principles in the nature of reality.
  • The unity of mind and body in Spinoza's philosophy exemplifies a form of monism.
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