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'''Duality''', often referenced as "Dualism", denotes a state of two parts. The word's origin is the [[Latin]] ''duo'', "two" . The term 'dualism' was originally coined to denote co-eternal binary opposition, a meaning that is preserved in metaphysical and philosophical duality [[discourse]] but has been diluted in general usage.

 

'''Duality''', often referenced as "Dualism", denotes a state of two parts. The word's origin is the [[Latin]] ''duo'', "two" . The term 'dualism' was originally coined to denote co-eternal binary opposition, a meaning that is preserved in general applications of metaphysical and philosophical [[discourse]].

 

==Moral dualism==

==Moral dualism==

Moral dualism is the [[belief]] of the great balance (in eastern and naturalistic religions) or conflict (in western religions) between the "benevolent" and the "malignant". Most religious systems have some form of moral dualism - in western religions, for instance, a conflict between [[goodness|good]] and [[evil]].

Moral dualism is the [[belief]] of the great balance (in eastern and naturalistic religions) or conflict (in western religions) between the "benevolent" and the "malignant". Most religious systems have some form of moral dualism - in western religions, for instance, a conflict between [[goodness|good]] and [[evil]].

   

   

The opposition and combination of the [[universe]]'s two basic principles of yin and yang is a large part of Taoist religion. Some of the common associations with yang and yin, respectively, are: [[Gender|male and female]], [[light]] and darkness, active and passive, motion and [[stillness]]. The Tai-Chi in actuality has very little to do with Western dualism; instead it represents the  philosophy of balance, where two opposites co-exist in [[harmony]] and are able to transmute into each other. The Taoist religion with its dualistic concept of yin and yang is related to the religions that are both dualistic and monotheistic such as Mazdaism in the sense that the underlying [[force]] of [[nature]], the Way, or Tao, is the First Principle which manifests itself through the dual properties of the yin and yang. In the yin-yang symbol there is a dot of yin in yang and a dot of yang in yin. This [[symbols|symbolizes]] the inter-connectedness of the opposite forces as different aspects of Tao, the First Principle. Contrast is needed to create a distinguishable [[reality]], without which we would [[experience]] nothingness. Therefore, the independent principles of yin and yang are actually dependent on one another for each other's distinguishable existence. The complementary dualistic concept in Taoism represents the reciprocal interaction throughout nature, related to a feedback loop, where opposing forces do not exchange in opposition but instead exchange reciprocally to promote stabilization similar to [[homeostasis]]. An underlying principle in Taoism states that within every independent entity lies a part of its opposite. Within sickness lies health and vice versa. This is because all opposites are manifestations of the single Tao, and are therefore not independent from one another, but rather a variation of the same unifying force throughout all of nature.

The opposition and combination of the [[universe]]'s two basic principles of yin and yang is a large part of Taoist religion. Some of the common associations with yang and yin, respectively, are: [[Gender|male and female]], [[light]] and darkness, active and passive, motion and [[stillness]]. The Tai-Chi in actuality has very little to do with Western dualism; instead it represents the  philosophy of balance, where two opposites co-exist in [[harmony]] and are able to transmute into each other. The Taoist religion with its dualistic concept of yin and yang is related to the religions that are both dualistic and monotheistic such as Mazdaism in the sense that the underlying [[force]] of [[nature]], the Way, or Tao, is the First Principle which manifests itself through the dual properties of the yin and yang. In the yin-yang symbol there is a dot of yin in yang and a dot of yang in yin. This [[symbols|symbolizes]] the inter-connectedness of the opposite forces as different aspects of Tao, the First Principle. Contrast is needed to create a distinguishable [[reality]], without which we would [[experience]] nothingness. Therefore, the independent principles of yin and yang are actually dependent on one another for each other's distinguishable existence. The complementary dualistic concept in Taoism represents the reciprocal interaction throughout nature, related to a feedback loop, where opposing forces do not exchange in opposition but instead exchange reciprocally to promote stabilization similar to [[homeostasis]]. An underlying principle in Taoism states that within every independent entity lies a part of its opposite. Within sickness lies health and vice versa. This is because all opposites are manifestations of the single Tao, and are therefore not independent from one another, but rather a variation of the same unifying force throughout all of nature.

The complementary aspects of [[masculine]] and [[feminine]] are revered by certain Neo-pagan religions as well.

The complementary aspects of [[Gender|masculine and feminine]] are revered by certain Neo-pagan religions as well.

==Mind/Matter and Mind/Body dualism==

==Mind/Matter and Mind/Body dualism==

* Seventh level: Apparent movement between two poles (or hot and cold).

* Seventh level: Apparent movement between two poles (or hot and cold).

==Quote==

==Quote==

Lao-tse built directly upon the concepts of the [[Salem]] traditions when he declared Tao to be the One First Cause of all creation. Lao was a man of great [[spiritual]] [[vision]]. He taught that "man's eternal [[destiny]] was everlasting union with Tao, Supreme God and Universal King." His comprehension of ultimate causation was most discerning, for he wrote: "Unity arises out of the Absolute Tao, and from Unity there appears cosmic Duality, and from such Duality, Trinity springs forth into existence, and Trinity is the primal source of all reality." "All reality is ever in balance between the potentials and the actuals of the cosmos, and these are eternally harmonized by the [[spirit]] of [[divinity]]."[http://mercy.urantia.org/cgi-bin/webglimpse/mfs/usr/local/www/data/papers?link=http://mercy.urantia.org/papers/paper94.html&file=/usr/local/www/data/papers/paper94.html&line=113#mfs]

Lao-tse built directly upon the concepts of the [[Salem]] traditions when he declared Tao to be the One First Cause of all creation. Lao was a man of great [[spiritual]] [[vision]]. He taught that "man's eternal [[destiny]] was everlasting union with Tao, Supreme God and Universal King." His comprehension of ultimate causation was most discerning, for he wrote: "Unity arises out of the Absolute Tao, and from Unity there appears cosmic Duality, and from such Duality, Trinity springs forth into existence, and Trinity is the primal source of all reality." "All reality is ever in balance between the potentials and the actuals of the cosmos, and these are eternally harmonized by the [[spirit]] of [[divinity]]."[https://mercy.urantia.org/cgi-bin/webglimpse/mfs/usr/local/www/data/papers?link=https://mercy.urantia.org/papers/paper94.html&file=/usr/local/www/data/papers/paper94.html&line=113#mfs]

==Notes==

==Notes==

== External links ==

== External links ==

* [http://etext.lib.virginia.edu/cgi-local/DHI/dhi.cgi?id=dv2-05 ''Dictionary of the History of ideas'' Dualism in Philosophy and Religion]

* [https://etext.lib.virginia.edu/cgi-local/DHI/dhi.cgi?id=dv2-05 ''Dictionary of the History of ideas'' Dualism in Philosophy and Religion]

* [http://www.cogwriter.com/two.htm Binitarian View: One God, Two Beings from Before the Beginning Discusses the biblical and historical belief of the nature of God]

* [https://www.cogwriter.com/two.htm Binitarian View: One God, Two Beings from Before the Beginning Discusses the biblical and historical belief of the nature of God]

* [http://www.kolahstudio.com/Underground/?p=153 A very good gallery of  images about Dualiti and twins symbols from the book Twins and doubles]

* [https://www.kolahstudio.com/Underground/?p=153 A very good gallery of  images about Dualiti and twins symbols from the book Twins and doubles]

[[Category: Philosophy]]

[[Category: Philosophy]]