monism

Psychology

(noun)

In psychology, the belief that the mind and body are intricately connected rather than separate entities.

Related Terms

  • psychoneuroimmunology
  • dualism
Art History

(noun)

The doctrine of the oneness and unity of reality, despite the appearance of diversity in the world.

Related Terms

  • henotheism
  • Pantheism
  • anthropomorphic
  • polytheism

Examples of monism in the following topics:

  • Animism

    • While animists believe everything to be spiritual in nature, they do not necessarily see the spiritual nature of everything in existence as being united (monism), the way pantheists do.
  • Pantheism

    • Spinoza held that the two are the same, and this monism is a fundamental quality of his philosophy.
  • Monotheism

    • Although monotheism is the belief in a singular God, polytheism is somewhat reconcilable with inclusive monotheism or other forms of monism.
  • Early Roots of Psychology

    • As this view holds that the mind and body are one and the same, it later became known as monism.
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