DUALISM


Meaning of DUALISM in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈdü-ə-ˌli-zəm also ]

ˈdyü- noun

Date: 1794

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 (as matter and spirit)

• du·al·ist -list noun

• du·al·is·tic ˌdü-ə-ˈlis-tik, ˌdyü- adjective

• du·al·is·ti·cal·ly -ti-k(ə-)lē adverb

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