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dualism

Translations

dualismnoun
dualisms
pl
The philosophical concept of dualism suggests that the mind and body are separate entities.
Философская концепция дуализма предполагает, что разум и тело являются отдельными сущностями.
Synonyms
duality
bipartition
dichotomy
twofoldness
pairing

Definitions

dualismnoun
The division of something conceptually into two opposed or contrasted aspects, or the state of being so divided.
The dualism between good and evil is a common theme in literature.
A theory or system of thought that regards a domain of reality in terms of two independent principles, especially mind and matter (Cartesian dualism).
Cartesian dualism posits that the mind and body are separate entities that interact with each other.
The religious doctrine that the universe contains opposed powers of good and evil, especially seen in Zoroastrianism and Manichaeism.
In Zoroastrian dualism, the world is a battleground between the forces of light and darkness.
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