unism
- noun
- /ˈjuːnɪzəm/
- Formal
- In his lecture, he contrasted unism with dualism and pluralism in metaphysical thought.
Examples
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The idea of unism is central to many spiritual teachings.
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Many philosophers discuss unism as a fundamental concept.
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The philosopher's theory of unism suggests that all existence is fundamentally connected.
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Many spiritual traditions embrace unism as a way to explain the unity of the universe.
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The philosopher described unism as the idea that all existence is interconnected and ultimately one.
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In her lecture, she explained the principles of unism, emphasizing how it fosters a sense of collective harmony in the universe.
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Many spiritual traditions resonate with unism because they advocate for the belief that everything is part of a single reality.
Synonyms
The belief that all things are made of one basic thing
A belief that everything is one and not separate
A belief that everything is one and separations are not real
How Unified
Surface Forms
Morphology
unism = unity (transparent) = uni + ism
Formed from the combining form 'uni-' (one) plus the doctrinal/style suffix '-ism'; a learner who knows 'unity' or 'uni-' will readily infer a doctrine of oneness.
Etymology
Unism is formed from the prefix uni- meaning 'one' and the ending -ism meaning 'a belief', the same uni- you see in unit or unite. So in philosophy, unism is the idea that everything is ultimately one, which is why it sees all things as part of a single reality.