eternal recurrence
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English
Etymology
The concept dates from ancient times and was popularized by the philosopher Nietzsche (1844-1900).
Noun
eternal recurrence (uncountable)
- (cosmology, religion, philosophy) The belief or theory that all the events in cosmic history repeat in an endless cycle.
Synonyms
References
- "eternal return" in FOLDOP - Free On-Line Dictionary Of Philosophy.
- "eternal return" in A Dictionary of Philosophical Terms and Names © 1997-2002 Garth Kemerling.
- Dictionary of Philosophy, Dagobert D. Runes (ed.), Philosophical Library, 1962. See: "Eternal Recurrence" by Herman Hausheer, p. 97.