Dualist: meaning, definitions and examples

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dualist

 

[ หˆdjuหษ™หŒlษชst ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

philosophy concept

A dualist is someone who believes in dualism, a philosophical view that posits the existence of two fundamental substances or principles, typically the mental and the physical. Dualists argue that the mind and body are distinct entities that interact but are not reducible to one another.

Synonyms

bipartisan, dichotomist.

Examples of usage

  • Descartes is often considered a prominent dualist.
  • Many modern dualists argue against purely physical explanations of consciousness.
  • In discussions of the mind-body problem, dualists maintain a clear separation.
Context #2 | Noun

spiritual belief

In a spiritual context, a dualist may refer to a person who believes in the coexistence of good and evil forces or the spiritual and the material world. This belief often includes the idea that these two realms interact and influence one another.

Synonyms

cosmic dualist, spiritual dualist.

Examples of usage

  • Many ancient religions had dualist beliefs about the battle between good and evil.
  • The dualist approach in spirituality emphasizes the balance between light and darkness.
  • Some modern spiritualists adopt dualist perspectives regarding the material and the ethereal.

Translations

Translations of the word "dualist" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น dualista

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฆเฅเคตเฅˆเคคเคตเคพเคฆเฅ€

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Dualist

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ dualistik

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะดัƒะฐะปั–ัั‚

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ dualista

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ไบŒๅ…ƒ่ซ–่€…

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท dualisme

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ dualista

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท ikili

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ด์›๋ก ์ž

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุซู†ุงุฆูŠ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ dualista

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ dualista

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ไบŒๅ…ƒ่ฎบ่€…

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ dualista

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ tvรญhyggja

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะดัƒะฐะปะธัั‚

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ“แƒฃแƒแƒšแƒ˜แƒกแƒขแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ dualizm

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ dualista

Etymology

The term 'dualist' originates from the early 17th century, derived from the word 'dualism,' which itself appeared earlier in the history of philosophy. The concept of dualism can be traced back to the thoughts of philosophers like Plato and Aristotle, but received significant articulation in the works of Renรฉ Descartes, whose mind-body dualism significantly influenced Western philosophy. The prefix 'duo' in Latin means 'two,' reflecting the idea of 'twofoldness' that is central to dualism. This philosophical approach became increasingly popular in both religious context and metaphysical discussions, especially during the Enlightenment period when the nature of consciousness, existence, and the universe were being critically examined.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #31,485 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.