monism

This term describes a metaphysical stance that rejects duality, proposing instead that everything in the universe is made of one kind of stuff. It is most frequently encountered in academic discussions regarding the relationship between consciousness and matter, where it serves as a theoretical alternative to dualism.

Because it refers to a specific philosophical doctrine or a conceptual framework, the word is treated as an uncountable noun. It describes an abstract state of being or a school of thought rather than a discrete object that can be enumerated.