1755 as a term in philosophy, from French dualisme (1754); also used in theological senses; see dual + -ism.

A philosophy adopted by people who are confused by the mind. Dualism asserts that there is more than what is physical.

(1) The theory that blood cells have two origins, from the lymphatic system and from the bone marrow. (2) The view in psychology that the mind and body function separately, without interchange. (3) Th [..]

the perceived split between people and nature normally traced back to French philosopher Rene Descartes but with roots in monotheism, Plato, and still older sources. Val

A form of binary thinking that divides the world into good versus evil with no middle ground tolerated. A famous historic dualist movement was called Manicheaism. In dualism there is no acknowledgment of complexity, nuance, or ambiguity in debates; and hostility is expressed toward those who suggest coexistence, toleration, pragmatism, compromise, [..]

In general, the belief that entities and concepts often appear in pairs. They are generally opposites. Often one is considered good and the other bad. The religion of Zoroastrianism recognizes one al [..]

Position that reality consists of thinking substance, the mind and extended substance matter. Compare monism, see cartesian dualism.

Dualism is the presumption proposed by Rene Descartes that the human mind and body are two distinct entities that interact with each other to make a person. Descartes reasoned that the mind and the bo [..]

The notion, promoted by René Descartes, that the mind is subject only to spiritual interactions, while the body is subject only to material interactions.

normal'>Philosophical view that the mind consists of two separate substances, soul and body.

The theological view that the universe is divided between two radically different powers, one good and one evil; groups holding dualistic views included Gnostics in the ancient church and Cathars duri [..]

Dualism (as opposed to monism) places two different substances at the origin of existence.

  Any theory or system of philosophical or religious thought that recognizes two and only two independent and mutually irreducible principles, substances, or spiritual entities. The ancient Zoroastria [..]

(n) the doctrine that reality consists of two basic opposing elements, often taken to be mind and matter (or mind and body), or good and evil

the state of being in two parts or a doctrine, belief which holds this. It can refer to theories and beliefs in numerous areas such as religion, morality, and politics. Typical examples of dualism wou [..]

Philosophical belief that reality is essentially divided into two distinct kinds of stuff. Typically mind and body or the related pair, spirit and matter. One concept in each pair is often deemed supe [..]

"The world of relativity is based on constant dualism and therefore, on the chain of causes and effects. We must break chains in order to submerge ourselves within the Illuminated Void." - Samael Aun Weor, The Pistis Sophia Unveiled

a worldview based on a conceptualization of reality as consisting of two irreducible modes: Good versus Evil

The metaphysical principle that the world and everything in it is made out of two domains, the mental and the physical, governed by two distinct sets of laws. Most people on the planet, whether or not they belong to a traditional religion, hold various forms of dualistic positions, in particular the belief in some sort of spirit or soul. A key prob [..]

  Philosophical belief that reality is essentially divided into two distinct kinds of stuff. Typically mind and body or the related pair, spirit and matter. One concept in each pair is often deemed su [..]