Holistic awareness is characterized by a 'both-and' style of thinking. In contrast, the dualist approach is characterized by an 'either-or' mentality: “Either this is true or that is true”. Unfortunately, it is a short step from here to another idea: “You are either with us or against us”.
Spirituality for Beginners 7: Dualist Thinking and Holistic Awareness
We understand ourselves and our universe in two complementary ways.
Posted May 22, 2012
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/spiritual-wisdom-secular-times/201205/spirituality-beginners-7-dualist-thinking-and-holistic