eternal recurrence

== 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 ==== 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.