Definitions for monism

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monism mon·ism

Spelling: [mon-iz-uh m, moh-niz-uh m]

IPA: /ˈmɒn ɪz əm, ˈmoʊ nɪz əm/

Monism is a 6 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 10 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 13 points.

You can make 70 anagrams from letters in monism (immnos).

Definitions for monism

noun

1. Philosophy. (in metaphysics) any of various theories holding that there is only one basic substance or principle as the ground of reality, or that reality consists of a single element. Compare dualism (def 2), pluralism (def 1a). (in epistemology) a theory that the object and datum of cognition are identical. Compare pluralism (def 1b).
2. the reduction of all processes, structures, concepts, etc., to a single governing principle; the theoretical explanation of everything in terms of one principle.
3. the conception that there is one causal factor in history; the notion of a single element as primary determinant of behavior, social action, or institutional relations.

Origin of monism

From the German word Monismus, dating back to 1860-65. See mon-, -ism

Examples for monism

Just as necessarily does it belong to the essence of monism to affirm the agency of Will.

But the pleading which monism is here able to supply can never be silenced.

Upon the whole, then, I conclude that this is the teaching of monism.

Plato's is an anthropological dualism, Aristotle's, a monism.

But this monism can be only transitory, for it is more in the words than in the thing itself.

In other words, monism is as unsatisfactory to reason as dualism.

English translation, by J. Gilchrist, with the title of monism.

And here it is that I think the theory of monism comes to the rescue.

But, on the other hand, the theory of monism is bound to go further than this.

In the transition from dualism to monism Malebranche served as a mediator.