What does monism mean?
Monism means (philosophy, religion) The doctrine of the oneness and unity of reality, despite the appearance of diversity in the world..
Monism
/ˈmɒnɪzəm/ · noun
Meaning
(philosophy, religion) The doctrine of the oneness and unity of reality, despite the appearance of diversity in the world..
Definitions by Sense
- (philosophy, religion) The doctrine of the oneness and unity of reality, despite the appearance of diversity in the world.
- (historical, politics) The doctrine that there is a single source of political authority, especially that the church is subordinate to the state or vice versa.
- (international law) The legal doctrine that international law forms part of domestic law automatically after ratification or accession.
Example Sentences
The same conflict between the monism of temporal theorists and the dualism of ecclesiastical thinkers—the same opposition of organic to symbiotic union—occurred in the ninth century.
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Word Forms
- monisms
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for monism?
Common synonyms include one-thingism.
What is the opposite of monism?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use monism in a sentence?
The same conflict between the monism of temporal theorists and the dualism of ecclesiastical thinkers—the same opposition of organic to symbiotic union—occurred in the ninth century.
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