The monism



Example: The monism in philosophy teaches that all things are connected.

Definition


"The monism" in philosophy is the doctrine that all things in the universe are fundamentally one and the same, rejecting the existence of any dual or multiple substances. It teaches that all diversity arises from a single underlying reality or principle.

Etymology


The term "the monism" derives from the Greek word 'monos,' meaning 'single' or 'alone.' It was adopted in philosophical contexts to express the idea of oneness or singularity of substance. Did you know? The concept contrasts with dualism, which posits two fundamental substances.

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"The monism" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - Philosophy - (B1) - set 1", containing 105 commonly used words.
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