monialistisena

Monalistisena is a neologism used in philosophy and speculative fiction to denote a form of monism centered on a single underlying substrate, termed isena, that manifests across all levels of reality. The term combines the prefix mono- “one” with a suffix designed to evoke a unifying principle, signaling a commitment to unity beyond mere aggregation of parts.

The core idea of monalistisena is that all phenomena—physical, mental, and experiential—are expressions of the same fundamental substrate. In this view, differences among objects, events, and states of consciousness are modes or appearances of isena under varying conditions, rather than independent substances. Proponents emphasize continuity between mind and matter, seeking a metaphysical bridge that preserves qualitative experiences while remaining compatible with scientific description. The concept is often framed as a refinement of monism, adding a focus on a universal substrate rather than on a single substance or on mere causal closure.

History and usage of the term are limited and mostly confined to niche philosophical discussions and certain strands of speculative fiction. Monalistisena has appeared in online essays and some contemporary novels as a thought experiment intended to explore how a single, pervasive principle could underwrite both physical dynamics and phenomenological experience. It is not widely adopted in mainstream metaphysics and is typically treated as a provocative proposal rather than a developed doctrine.

Critics argue that monalistisena suffers from vagueness and a lack of falsifiable criteria, risking equivocation with existing forms of monism or panpsychism. Supporters contend that it offers a coherent language for describing deep unity across disciplines. Related topics include monism, ontology, neutral monism, and panpsychism.