Monism
Monism
Monism (/ˈmoʊnɪzəm/; from Greek μόνος, mónos, "single", "unique") is a philosophical view which posits that all things derive from a single reality or substance. The term was first used in the 17th century by Christian von Wolff in his work, Philosophia Prima sive Ontologia (1730).
Etymology
The term "Monism" is derived from the Greek word "μόνος" (mónos), meaning "single" or "alone". It was first used in a philosophical context by Christian von Wolff in the 18th century.
Related Terms
- Dualism: A philosophical concept that posits the existence of two fundamental types of substance or reality.
- Pluralism: A philosophical stance that there is not one, but many realities or substances.
- Materialism: A form of monism that holds that matter is the fundamental substance in nature, and that all things, including mental states and consciousness, are results of material interactions.
- Idealism: A form of monism that holds that reality, or reality as we can know it, is fundamentally mental, mentally constructed, or otherwise immaterial.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Monism
- Wikipedia's article - Monism
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