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aztec philosophy

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Dialectical Polar Monism

James Maffie's characterization of Aztec metaphysics as dialectical polar monism — reality is ultimately one (monism) but generates opposites (polar) that are in dynamic tension and transformation (dialectical).

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teotl

The central concept of Aztec (Nahua) metaphysics — teotl is the single, dynamic, sacred force or energy that underlies and constitutes everything that exists, in a state of continuous motion and transformation.

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