eternalism

/ɛtɜːrnəˈlɪzəm/

Definitions

1. noun

A philosophical position that time is an illusion and all moments in time exist simultaneously.

“According to eternalism, the past, present, and future are equally real.”

2. noun

A doctrine that holds the universe is eternal, uncreated, and indestructible.

“The philosopher proposed a new form of eternalism, claiming the universe has always existed.”

Synonyms

  • eternality
  • timelessness

Antonyms

  • finiteism
  • temporalism