dualism

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A noun referring to a concept or theory that posits the existence of two fundamental, often opposing, principles or substances, such as mind and matter in philosophy or good and evil in theology.

ruСуществительное, обозначающее концепцию или теорию, которая постулирует существование двух фундаментальных, часто противоположных, принципов или субстанций, таких как разум и материя в философии или добро и зло в теологии.esSustantivo que designa una concepción o teoría que postula la existencia de dos principios o sustancias fundamentales, a menudo opuestos, como la mente y la materia en filosofía, o el bien y el mal en teología.frNom désignant une conception ou une théorie qui postule l'existence de deux principes ou substances fondamentaux, souvent opposés, tels que l'esprit et la matière en philosophie, ou le bien et le mal en théologie.deSubstantiv, das die Konzeption oder Theorie bezeichnet, nach der zwei grundlegende, oft gegensätzliche Prinzipien oder Substanzen existieren, etwa Geist und Materie in der Philosophie oder Gut und Böse in der Theologie.ptSubstantivo que designa a concepção ou teoria que postula a existência de dois princípios ou substâncias fundamentais, frequentemente opostos, como mente e matéria na filosofia ou bem e mal na teologia.zh名词，指一种认为存在两个根本且常相对立的原则或实体的概念或理论，如哲学中的心与物，或神学中的善与恶。arاسم يشير إلى مفهوم أو نظرية تقوم على وجود مبدأين أو جوهرين أساسيين متمايزين وغالبًا متضادين، كما في ثنائية العقل والمادة في الفلسفة أو الخير والشر في اللاهوت.

1. Philosophical concept C1 formal

   The theory that reality consists of two fundamental, irreducible principles, such as mind and matter.

   • Descartes is famous for his philosophical dualism of mind and body.
   • Dualism contrasts with monism, which posits a single substance.
   • The debate between dualism and materialism continues in modern philosophy.

   ruДуализмesDualismofrDualisme (philosophie)deDualismusptDualismozh二元论arالثنائية

   Synonyms: dichotomyduality

   Antonyms: monism

2. Religious concept C1 formal

   The belief in two opposing divine forces, such as good and evil.

   • Zoroastrianism is a classic example of religious dualism.
   • Manichaeism taught a strict dualism between light and darkness.
   • Dualism in theology often explains the problem of evil.

   ruДуализмesDualismo religiosofrDualisme religieuxdeDualismusptDualismozh二元论arالثنوية

3. General duality C1 formal

   The state of being composed of two opposing or complementary parts.

   • The dualism of love and hate is a common theme in literature.
   • There is a dualism in her character between ambition and compassion.
   • The political system exhibits a dualism between federal and state powers.

   ruДвойственностьesDualidadfrDualismedeDualismusptDualidadezh二元性arالثنائية

   Synonyms: binarydichotomydualitypolarity

   Antonyms: monismonenessunity

• dualisms plural form
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• dualism's possessive singular form