a theory that considers reality to consist of two irreducible elements or modes
doctrine that the universe is under the dominion of two opposing principles one of which is good and the other evil
view of human beings as constituted of two irreducible elements (as matter and spirit)
the state of being dual or consisting of two parts; division into two
an adherent of dualism (a philosophical theory) [n DUALISTS]
a. the view that there are just two mutually irreducible substances b. the view that substances are either material or mental
a. the doctrine that there are two independent divine beings or eternal principles, one good and the other evil b. the belief that a human being embodies two parts, as body and soul