Associations to the word «Dualistic»

Wiktionary

DUALISTIC, adjective. Of, or relating to dualism
DUALISTIC DEVELOPMENT, noun. (economics) The concept that the relationship between the rich and the poor countries is just a global version of the dualism that we see in every aspect of life; a concept that in interrelations the superior elements do little or nothing to pull up the inferior elements, and may serve to push them down.

Dictionary definition

DUALISTIC, adjective. Of or relating to the philosophical doctrine of dualism; "a Manichaean conflict between good and evil".

Wise words

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Noam Chomsky