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What is the Concept of Dualism?
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March 27, 2010 1:54PM
The concept of dualism is that immaterial 'mind' is superior over material body.
Western dualism = THEORETICAL division of sense reality in man-made 'civilized' society and wilderness, in metaphysical and physical, 'good' and 'evil, 'science' and 'intuition'.
Resulting in Priests of Science in universities
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