eternal recurrence

Questions

What does eternal recurrence mean?

The belief or theory that all the events in cosmic history repeat in an endless cycle.

Where does eternal recurrence come from?

The concept dates from ancient times and was popularized by the philosopher Nietzsche (1844-1900).

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