dualism
Pronunciation
Noun
B2 Upper-intermediate
Quick answer
The view that something, especially mind and body, consists of two separate and fundamentally different parts.
Synonyms and antonyms
Antonyms
monism
Test yourself
Which word fits the gap? "Descartes is famous for his _____, arguing that the mind and the physical brain are entirely distinct things."
Answer: dualism
In your own words, what does "dualism" mean?
The view that something, especially mind and body, consists of two separate and fundamentally different parts.
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