El monismo



Example: El monismo afirma que todo proviene de una sola sustancia.

Definition


"El monismo" is a philosophical doctrine that asserts everything in existence originates from a single substance or principle, rejecting the idea of multiple independent substances. It emphasizes unity in the nature of reality and the interconnectedness of all things.

Etymology


The term "el monismo" comes from the Greek word 'monos,' meaning 'single' or 'alone.' It was adopted into Spanish and philosophy to describe the concept of oneness or unity, especially in metaphysical discussions about the nature of existence. Did you know? The idea contrasts with dualism, which posits two fundamental substances.

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"El monismo" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - Philosophy - (B1) - set 1", containing 105 commonly used words.
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