monism

/ˈmɑnɪzəm/
noun
  1. A philosophical belief that all of reality is made of one basic substance or principle, rather than two or more.
    • Some Eastern philosophies embrace monism, seeing the universe as a single whole.
    • The professor explained how monism differs from dualism in the history of philosophy.
    • Monism argues that mind and body are not separate but part of the same reality.
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