Antipodism

/ænˈtɪpədɪzəm/ noun

Definition

A philosophical doctrine or principle based on opposition or contradiction; the idea that truth or reality consists of opposing forces.

Etymology

From 'antipode' plus the philosophical suffix '-ism.' This rare term emerged in academic philosophy to describe systems of thought based on dualism and opposition.

Kelly Says

Ancient philosophers like Heraclitus believed that conflict and opposition drive reality—'antipodism' captures this mystical view that existence requires its opposite to make sense!

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