monadism

noun

mo·​nad·​ism ˈmōˌnaˌdizəm 

ˈmäˌn-, 

-nəˌd-

plural -s

: a theory based upon a conception of monads

specifically : the Leibnizian theory that the universe is composed of a hierarchy of monads each of which is a microcosm reflecting the world with differing degrees of clarity from its particular point of view without external stimulation in a system of harmony preestablished by God

Word History

Etymology

probably from French monadisme, from monade monad + -isme -ism

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