Heraclitism

/ˌhɛrəˈklɪtɪzəm/ noun

Definition

The philosophical doctrine of Heraclitus emphasizing perpetual change, contradiction, and the dynamic nature of reality.

Etymology

From Heraclitus combined with the suffix '-ism' (from Greek '-ismos'), which denotes a system of thought, belief, or practice; this follows the standard pattern for naming philosophical schools.

Kelly Says

Heraclitism teaches that stability is an illusion—everything is fire and flux—which sounds crazy until you realize modern physics agrees: atoms are mostly empty space and constantly moving!

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