A philosophical or political ideology that advocates for the destruction of existing systems, institutions, or structures as a means of social change.
From 'destruction' plus '-ism' (a suffix denoting a doctrine, system, or practice). It parallels other '-ism' words like socialism or nihilism, suggesting a comprehensive worldview built around a central idea.
Destructionism appeared prominently in early 20th-century art and political movements—the Dada artists embraced destructive chaos during World War I as a protest against rationalism that had led to massive death, turning destruction itself into an art form.
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