monism
n.
theory that reality consists of a single element; oneness of the universe (Philosophy); doctrine that only one supreme being exists (Theology)
Monism
monism
Noun
1. the doctrine that reality consists of a single basic substance or element
(hypernym) doctrine, philosophy, philosophical system, school of thought, ism
Monism
(n.)
That doctrine which refers all phenomena to a single ultimate constituent or agent; -- the opposite of dualism.
(n.)
See Monogenesis, 1.
Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913), edited by Noah Porter.
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Monism
Monism A philosophy which derives all phenomena from a single origin: thus, making mind the result of matter; matter the result of mind; or again, mind and matter the result of some unitary essence prior to both. Far from being incompatible with dualism, monism is logically interdependent with it. Duality prevails everywhere, and everywhere dualities can be referred back to unities. The triad is the true number of manifestation and the key to the dispute between monists and dualists. See also DUALISM