Het eternalisme
Example: Het eternalisme stelt dat tijd als een vaste dimensie bestaat.
Definition
"Het eternalisme" is a philosophical concept asserting that time exists as a fixed, unchanging dimension, where past, present, and future events are equally real and determinate. It contrasts with views that see time as a flow or a succession of moments.
Etymology
The term "het eternalisme" derives from the Latin word 'aeternus,' meaning eternal or everlasting. It was adopted into Dutch philosophical vocabulary to describe the idea of an eternal, fixed conception of time, emphasizing the timeless nature of all moments.
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