mentalism
(mentalism)
Princeton's WordNet
(philosophy) a doctrine that mind is the true reality and that objects exist only as aspects of the mind's awareness
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dualism
(dualism)
Princeton's WordNet
the doctrine that reality consists of two basic opposing elements, often taken to be mind and matter (or mind and body), or good and evil
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object
Webster Dictionary
that which is set, or which may be regarded as set, before the mind so as to be apprehended or known; that of which the mind by any of its activities takes cognizance, whether a thing external in space or a conception formed by the mind itself; as, an object of knowledge, wonder, fear, thought, study, etc
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mind
Webster Dictionary
memory; remembrance; recollection; as, to have or keep in mind. to call to mind. to put in mind. etc
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entertain
Webster Dictionary
to keep, hold, or maintain in the mind with favor; to keep in the mind. to harbor; to cherish; as, to entertain sentiments
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sanity
Webster Dictionary
the condition or quality of being sane; soundness of health of body or mind. especially of the mind. saneness
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insane
Webster Dictionary
exhibiting unsoundness or disorded of mind. not sane; mad; deranged in mind. delirious; distracted. See Insanity, 2
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intent
Webster Dictionary
closely directed; strictly attentive; bent; -- said of the mind. thoughts, etc.; as, a mind intent on self-improvement
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intention
Webster Dictionary
a stretching or bending of the mind toward of the mind toward an object; closeness of application; fixedness of attention; earnestness
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disposition
Webster Dictionary
natural or prevailing spirit, or temperament of mind. especially as shown in intercourse with one's fellow-men; temper of mind
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torture
Webster Dictionary
extreme pain; anguish of body or mind. pang; agony; torment; as, torture of mind
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digest
Webster Dictionary
to think over and arrange methodically in the mind. to reduce to a plan or method; to receive in the mind and consider carefully; to get an understanding of; to comprehend
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persuasion
Webster Dictionary
the act of persuading; the act of influencing the mind by arguments or reasons offered, or by anything that moves the mind or passions, or inclines the will to a determination
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fret
Webster Dictionary
agitation of mind marked by complaint and impatience; disturbance of temper; irritation; as, he keeps his mind in a continual fret
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bias
Webster Dictionary
a leaning of the mind. propensity or prepossession toward an object or view, not leaving the mind indifferent; bent; inclination
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muse
Webster Dictionary
contemplation which abstracts the mind from passing scenes; absorbing thought; hence, absence of mind. a brown study
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absence
Webster Dictionary
inattention to things present; abstraction (of mind); as, absence of mind
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strong-minded
Webster Dictionary
having a vigorous mind. esp., having or affecting masculine qualities of mind. -- said of women
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low-minded
Webster Dictionary
inclined in mind to low or unworthy things; showing a base mind
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strong
Webster Dictionary
having great force, vigor, power, or the like, as the mind. intellect, or any faculty; as, a man of a strong mind. memory, judgment, or imagination
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remembrance
Webster Dictionary
the act of remembering; a holding in mind. or bringing to mind. recollection
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spright
Webster Dictionary
spirit; mind. soul; state of mind. mood
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willing
Webster Dictionary
free to do or to grant; having the mind inclined; not opposed in mind. not choosing to refuse; disposed; not averse; desirous; consenting; complying; ready
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equanimity
Webster Dictionary
evenness of mind. that calm temper or firmness of mind which is not easily elated or depressed; patience; calmness; composure; as, to bear misfortunes with equanimity
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emotion
Webster Dictionary
a moving of the mind or soul; excitement of the feelings, whether pleasing or painful; disturbance or agitation of mind caused by a specific exciting cause and manifested by some sensible effect on the body
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doubt
Webster Dictionary
a fluctuation of mind arising from defect of knowledge or evidence; uncertainty of judgment or mind. unsettled state of opinion concerning the reality of an event, or the truth of an assertion, etc.; hesitation
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reflection
Webster Dictionary
the reverting of the mind to that which has already occupied it; continued consideration; meditation; contemplation; hence, also, that operation or power of the mind by which it is conscious of its own acts or states; the capacity for judging rationally, especially in view of a moral rule or standard
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mood
Webster Dictionary
temper of mind. temporary state of the mind in regard to passion or feeling; humor; as, a melancholy mood; a suppliant mood
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study
Webster Dictionary
a setting of the mind or thoughts upon a subject; hence, application of mind to books, arts, or science, or to any subject, for the purpose of acquiring knowledge
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constancy
Webster Dictionary
fixedness or firmness of mind. persevering resolution; especially, firmness of mind under sufferings, steadiness in attachments, or perseverance in enterprise; stability; fidelity
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