Monism (Agnosticism)

by romansh , Wednesday, January 02, 2013, 23:28 (4121 days ago)

Monism as opposed to pluralism and dualism-
These concepts cover a wide range of subjects and philosophies.-For example a pantheist might be considered a monist in that the universe, its contents and god are one. Panentheists, deists and theists might be considered dualists in that they consider god somehow separate from the universe.-Similarly a monist thinks that mind and matter are one. (The purpose of this definition I consider matter as energy as one 'physical' concept). So for a monist it would be difficult to believe in free will. -Now I happen to think monism is a better description of the universe than either dualism or pluralism. Though I don't buy into whole heartedly into the monisms we find in wikipedia. (idealism, neutral, physical/material). -When science looks at the world it takes on a pragmatic pluralistic stance (I think) while recognizing underneath the world is monistic in nature.-
Thoughts?