Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
monism
noun
/ˈmɒn.ɪ.zəm/
Definition
The philosophical viewpoint that all things are ultimately interconnected and part of a single substance or reality.
Examples
- Monism suggests that the physical and the spiritual are not separate but rather two sides of the same coin.
- Philosophers like Spinoza are often associated with monism due to their views on the unity of substance.
Meaning
Monism posits that the universe is unified and that diversity lies in the various forms of expressions of that single reality.
Synonyms
- Unity
- Holism
- Unitarianism
