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1. (n.) monism
(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.
2. monism
(in epistemology) a theory that the object and datum of cognition are identical.
3. monism
the reduction of all processes, structures, etc., to a single governing principle.
4. monism
the notion that there is only one causal factor in history.
Etymology: (1860–65; < G Monismus. See mon -, -ism)
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Princeton's WordNet |
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1. (noun) monism
the doctrine that reality consists of a single basic substance or element
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1. (noun) monism
that doctrine which refers all phenomena to a single ultimate constituent or agent; -- the opposite of dualism
2. (noun) monism
see Monogenesis, 1
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1. monism
the name given to the principle of any system of philosophy which resolves the manifold of the universe into the evolution of some unity in opposition to dualism (q. v.).
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