dualism

/ˈdjuːəlɪzəm/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈduːəlɪzəm/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈdü-ə-ˌli-zəm also ˈdyü-/ (ame, mw)

dualism — noun

1. a way of understanding the world by treating it as two basic and contrasting sid

1.名詞C1
釋義

a way of understanding the world by treating it as two basic and contrasting sides, for example the mental and the physical or what is seen as right and wrong

例句

Christopher's paper on dualism asked whether the mind can exist without the brain.

dualism + whether-clause in philosophy

In class, Yumi described dualism as a struggle between light and darkness.

dualism between opposing forces

同義詞
  • dichotomy

    describes a split into two parts, but not always a full doctrine or worldview

  • binary thinking

    a more everyday and often critical term for reducing a complex issue to either-or choices

  • dualistic thinking

    a looser phrase for seeing things in opposed pairs rather than naming a formal theory

反義詞
  • monism

    the view that reality is ultimately one substance or principle rather than two

  • holism

    stresses seeing connected wholes instead of separating things into opposing parts

文法句型

dualism between + two forces or ideas

dualism of + noun + and + noun

reject dualism

用法筆記

Often followed by a pair introduced by of or between, especially when naming two forces, substances, or moral sides. Common in philosophy, religion, and cultural criticism.

常見錯誤

❌The story shows a dualism between the two brothers.
✅The story shows a contrast between the two brothers.
💡dualism usually describes a broad system or worldview, not just any simple difference.
❌She believes in dualism that mind and body are one.
✅She rejects dualism and believes mind and body are one.
💡dualism says the two are separate or opposed, not the same thing.