eternal recurrence

English

Etymology

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

Noun

eternal recurrence (uncountable)

1. (cosmology, religion, philosophy) The belief or theory that all the events in cosmic history repeat in an endless cycle.

Synonyms

• eternal return

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.