Monism
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈmɒnɪzəm/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Monism is a noun meaning (philosophy, religion) The doctrine of the oneness and unity of reality, despite the appearance of diversity in the world.
Meaning
(philosophy, religion) The doctrine of the oneness and unity of reality, despite the appearance of diversity in the world.
More Meanings
- (international law) The legal doctrine that international law forms part of domestic law automatically after ratification or accession.
- (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.
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.
Word Forms
- monisms
Synonyms for monism
Depending on context, synonyms include one-thingism.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include monovalence, monoletheism, interconnectedness, dualism, unity, univocity.
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