What is the philosophical term for the view that the mind and body are not two separate substances, but are instead one?
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Monism
Monism contrasts with Dualism (like that of Descartes), which argues for two distinct substances. Physicalism is the most common form of monism in modern science, asserting everything is physical.
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- What philosophical position holds that the mind and body are a single substance rather than two distinct ones?