Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

eternalist

noun
/ɪˈtɜrnəlɪst/
Definition
A person who believes in the concept of eternalism, which suggests that all points in time are equally real and that past, present, and future exist simultaneously.
Examples
  • The eternalist perspective allows for a broader understanding of time beyond our immediate experience.
  • Many philosophers debate the implications of being an eternalist vs. being a presentist.
Meaning
Eternalism is a philosophical theory regarding time that contrasts with presentism, which argues that only the present moment is real.
Synonyms
  • Timeless thinker
  • Philosopher of time