Monistaminen

Monistaminen is a Finnish term formed from monisti (monist) with the -minen suffix, used to describe the act or process of adopting a monistic approach. It can refer to unifying different elements under a single principle, substance, or legal framework, depending on the context.

In philosophy, monistaminen denotes adopting or arguing for monism, the view that reality consists of one fundamental kind of substance or principle. It is discussed in opposition to dualism, which posits two or more fundamental kinds of substance, and to pluralism, which accepts multiple basic principles.

In law, the term is often used for the process of integrating international law into a domestic legal system. In monist systems, international norms may have direct effect without separate implementing legislation; in dualist systems, they require national statutes. Monistamisen consequences include greater coherence between international commitments and national practice, but they can raise questions about sovereignty and constitutional hierarchy.

In organizational or policy contexts, monistaminen can mean replacing a set of disparate rules or standards with a single framework to simplify governance and compliance, though it may reduce flexibility.

The precise meaning varies by discipline and country, and in Finnish scholarship monistaminen is closely related to the concepts of monismi and dualismi. See also monism, dualism, international law, constitutional law.