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Definition of Dualism

1. Noun. The doctrine that reality consists of two basic opposing elements, often taken to be mind and matter (or mind and body), or good and evil.

Definition of Dualism

1. n. State of being dual or twofold; a twofold division; any system which is founded on a double principle, or a twofold distinction

Definition of Dualism

1. a philosophical theory [n -S]

Medical Definition of Dualism

1. State of being dual or twofold; a twofold division; any system which is founded on a double principle, or a twofold distinction; as: The theory that each cerebral hemisphere acts independently of the other. "An inevitable dualism bisects nature, so that each thing is a half, and suggests another thing to make it whole." (Emerson) Origin: Cf. F. Dualisme. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

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