The difference between Monism and Physicalism
When used as nouns, monism means the doctrine of the oneness and unity of reality, despite the appearance of diversity in the world, whereas physicalism means a philosophical position holding that everything which exists is no more extensive than its physical properties.
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Monism as a noun (philosophy, religion):
The doctrine of the oneness and unity of reality, despite the appearance of diversity in the world.
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Physicalism as a noun (philosophy):
A philosophical position holding that everything which exists is no more extensive than its physical properties; that is, that there are no kinds of things other than physical things.