dualism
noun
du·al·ism
ˈdü-ə-ˌli-zəm 
also ˈdyü-
1
: a theory that considers reality to consist of two irreducible elements or modes
2
: the quality or state of being dual or of having a dual nature
3
a
: a doctrine that the universe is under the dominion of two opposing principles one of which is good and the other evil
b
: a view of human beings as constituted of two irreducible elements (such as matter and spirit)
Examples of dualism in a Sentence
the dualism of human nature
the dualism of good and evil
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Because of this premise, IIT does not fall neatly into any of the traditional philosophical theories of mind, such as materialism, dualism, idealism, or panpsychism.
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This major step towards potential religious dualism was stymied by British and National Congress opposition.
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And soon enough, a much churchier view — Cartesian dualism — emerged.
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Lindsey Laughlin, Ars Technica, 10 July 2024
This major step towards potential religious dualism was stymied by British and National Congress opposition.
—Nahal Sheikh, JSTOR Daily, 15 May 2024
And soon enough, a much churchier view — Cartesian dualism — emerged.
—Sigal Samuel, Vox, 4 June 2024
Her magically vibrant and simultaneously mournful and vulnerable painting expresses the dualism at the heart of her vision — and perhaps at the heart of existence itself.
—Washington Post, 22 Feb. 2024
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dualism
noun
du·al·ism
ˈd(y)ü-ə-ˌliz-əm
1
: a theory that considers reality to consist of two irreducible elements or modes (as mind and matter)
2
: a theory in hematology holding that the blood cells arise from two kinds of stem cells one of which yields lymphatic elements and the other myeloid elements
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