Dualismiin

Dualismiin is a neologism used in philosophy and cultural theory to describe a framework that treats dualistic principles as interdependent rather than strictly opposed. The term signals a shift from rigid either/or judgments toward a recognition of coexisting tensions that shape complex phenomena. Etymologically, it blends the familiar idea of dualism with a suffix that suggests ongoing process or system, highlighting that dualistic relations can be dynamic and context-dependent.

Core ideas center on interdependence and synthesis. Proponents argue that many domains—such as mind and body, nature and culture, or freedom and structure—cannot be fully captured by a single binary. Instead, dualismiin posits a spectrum or network of relations in which opposing forces constrain and enable each other, producing emergent properties that neither side could realize alone. Methodologically, it invites comparative analysis, dialogue between positions, and attention to how context alters the relevance of each principle.

Reception has been mixed. Some scholars view dualismiin as a productive heuristic to reframe persistent debates, while others critique it as vague or lacking clear criteria for applying the framework across disciplines. Critics warn that without precise distinctions, the approach risks conflating distinct dualisms or dissolving important normative differences.

Applications range across philosophy of mind, ethics, political theory, and cognitive science, where it can illuminate how conflicting principles coexist within systems such as consciousness, moral value, or social institutions. See also: dualism, monism, emergentism, dialectics, nondualism.