English Explanatory Dictionary

eternal recurrence

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The belief or theory that all the events in cosmic history repeat in an endless cycle.

Word forms

eternal recurrence

Etymology

The concept dates from ancient times and was popularized by the philosopher Nietzsche (1844-1900).

Synonyms

eternal return
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