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10 Language-to-English Dictionaries二元论
Pronunciation / Transliteration: Èr yuán lùn
"二元论探讨心灵与身体的关系。"
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The philosophical concept that two fundamental and distinct principles or realities exist, often referring to the separation of mind and body.
"In Cartesian dualism, the mind and body are seen as two separate entities that interact with each other." - 2
A system or theory that recognizes two distinct and opposing elements.
"The dualism of good and evil is a common theme in many religious and philosophical traditions."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the New Latin word 'dualismus', coined from the Latin 'duo' meaning 'two', via French 'dualisme'. It entered English philosophy in the 18th century to describe systems or theories that recognize two independent principles, such as mind and matter.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Dualism" is said worldwide
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Dualisme
Transliteration: Dwa-lizm
"Le dualisme est un concept philosophique qui distingue deux réalités fondamentales."
Dualismus
Transliteration: Dua-lismus
"Der Dualismus unterscheidet zwischen Geist und Körper."
Dualismo
Transliteration: Dwa-lizmo
"Il dualismo è un tema ricorrente nella filosofia."
Dualismo
Transliteration: Dwa-lismo
"El dualismo se refiere a la existencia de dos principios opuestos."
Dualismo
Transliteration: Dwa-lizmo
"O dualismo é uma teoria filosófica importante."
द्वैतवाद
Transliteration: Dwaitavad
"द्वैतवाद मन और शरीर के बीच के संबंध को दर्शाता है।"
二元论
Transliteration: Èr yuán lùn
"二元论探讨心灵与身体的关系。"
이원론
Transliteration: Iwonron
"이원론은 정신과 신체의 구분을 설명합니다."
二元論
Transliteration: Nigenron
"二元論は心と体の関係を探求します。"
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