cyclical theory; theory of eternal recurrence; circularity
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Meanings
1 sense · 4 examplesnoun
metaphysical theory holding that things merely move in endless cycles without development or qualitative change
formalOften used pejoratively in philosophical and historical discourse to criticize non-dialectical views that deny progress. Can also function adjectivally to describe such viewpoints.
Zhè这
zhǒng种
lì历
shǐ史
guān观
shí实
jì际
shàng上
shì是
xún循
huán环
lùn论
de的
yī一
zhǒng种
biǎo表
xiàn现
。
This view of history is actually an expression of cyclical theory.
Tā他
pī批
píng评
duì对
fāng方
de的
guān观
diǎn点
shì是
xún循
huán环
lùn论
，
hū忽
shì视
le了
shè社
huì会
de的
jìn进
bù步
。
He criticized the other party's view as circular theory, ignoring social progress.
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Xún循
huán环
lùn论
rèn认
wéi为
shì事
wù物
zhǐ只
shì是
jiǎn简
dān单
chóng重
fù复
，
méi没
yǒu有
zhì质
de的
fēi飞
yuè跃
。
Cyclical theory holds that things are merely simple repetitions without qualitative leaps.
Wǒ我
men们
bì必
xū须
kè克
fú服
xún循
huán环
lùn论
de的
cuò错
wù误
sī思
xiǎng想
。
We must overcome the erroneous thinking of cyclical theory.