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Definitions for Monism

[1] Philosophy . (in metaphysics) any of various theories holding that there is only one basic substance or principle as the ground of reality, or that reality consists of a single element. Compare dualism(def 2) , pluralism(def 1a) . (in epistemology) a theory that the object and datum of cognition are identical. Compare pluralism(def 1b) .
[2] the reduction of all processes, structures, concepts, etc., to a single governing principle; the theoretical explanation of everything in terms of one principle.
[3] the conception that there is one causal factor in history; the notion of a single element as primary determinant of behavior, social action, or institutional relations.
[4] philosophy the doctrine that the person consists of only a single substance, or that there is no crucial difference between mental and physical events or properties Compare dualism (def. 2) See also materialism (def. 2), idealism (def. 3)
[5] philosophy the doctrine that reality consists of an unchanging whole in which change is mere illusion Compare pluralism (def. 5)
[6] the epistemological theory that the object and datum of consciousness are identical
[7] the attempt to explain anything in terms of one principle only

Words nearby Monism

moniliform, moniliform hair, moniliformis, moniliid, monish, monism, moniter, monition, monitor, monitor versus merrimack, monitorial

Origin of Monism

From the German word Monismus, dating back to 1860–65. See mon-, -ism

Other words from Monism

mon·ist , noun
mo·nis·tic [muh -nis -tik, moh-] /məˈnɪs tɪk, moʊ-/ , mo·nis·ti·cal , adjective
mo·nis·ti·cal·ly , adverb
non·mon·ist , noun
non·mo·nis·tic , adjective
non·mo·nis·ti·cal·ly , adverb
un·mo·nis·tic , adjective

Word origin for Monism

C19: from Greek monos single + -ism