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monist

 

[ หˆmษ’nษชst ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

philosophical theory

A monist is a person who believes in monism, a philosophical view that all things can be explained by a single substance or principle. In this context, monists argue that reality is unified and not composed of separate entities. They often contrast with dualists, who believe in two fundamental substances, such as mind and body. Monism can encompass various schools of thought, including physicalism, which posits that everything is physical, and idealism, which suggests that reality is fundamentally mental. The monist perspective can influence various fields such as metaphysics, cosmology, and ethics.

Synonyms

holist, unitarian

Examples of usage

  • The monist perspective challenges dualistic views.
  • Many philosophers identify as monists.
  • In discussions of consciousness, a monist approach is often advocated.
  • Monists believe in the unity of existence.

Translations

Translations of the word "monist" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น monista

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคเค•เคคเคพ เคตเคพเคฆเฅ€

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Monist

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ monis

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะผะพะฝั–ัั‚

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ monista

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒขใƒ‹ใ‚นใƒˆ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท moniste

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ monista

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท monist

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ชจ๋‹ˆ์ŠคํŠธ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ูˆู†ุณุช

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ monista

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ monista

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๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ monist

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ monisti

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะผะพะฝะธัั‚

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒแƒœแƒ˜แƒกแƒขแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ monist

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ monista

Etymology

The term 'monist' originates from the late 19th century, derived from the Greek word 'monos,' meaning 'single' or 'alone.' It was first used in conjunction with philosophical discussions surrounding the nature of reality and existence. The concept of monism can be traced back to ancient philosophies, including those of early Greek philosophers like Parmenides and Heraclitus, who explored the idea of unity in the cosmos. However, it gained prominence with modern philosophical movements in the 19th century. Philosophers like Spinoza laid foundational ideas for monism by rejecting Cartesian dualism in favor of a unified substance. Today, monism is discussed in various contexts, from metaphysical debates in philosophy to discussions about the nature of consciousness in cognitive science. Its implications extend to ethics, religion, and science, as the monistic view seeks to understand the interconnectedness of all things.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #36,124, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.