dualism
noun/ˈduəlɪzəm/
Frequency rank: #18,667 most common English word
Meaning
The theory that reality consists of two fundamental, independent principles or substances, such as mind and matter.
Example sentence
Many philosophers debate whether dualism or monism better explains the relationship between mind and body.
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