ALL meanings of monist
mon·ism
M m - noun monist An advocate of monism. 1
- noun monist Philosophy. (in metaphysics) any of various theories holding that there is only one basic substance or principle as the ground of reality, or that reality consists of a single element. Compare dualism (def 2), pluralism (def 1a). (in epistemology) a theory that the object and datum of cognition are identical. Compare pluralism (def 1b). 1
- noun monist the reduction of all processes, structures, concepts, etc., to a single governing principle; the theoretical explanation of everything in terms of one principle. 1
- noun monist the conception that there is one causal factor in history; the notion of a single element as primary determinant of behavior, social action, or institutional relations. 1