meliorism

Meanings

• Noun

  The belief that the world, or at least human beings, can be improved; optimism.

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Variants

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meliorism , meliorisms , meliorist , melioristic , meliorists

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Etymology

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From Latin melior (better) + -ism.

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Trivia

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1. Meliorism is also known as 'perfectionism' in some contexts.

2. The concept of meliorism has been debated throughout history, with some arguing that human nature is inherently flawed and cannot be improved, while others believe that progress is possible.

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Related Concepts

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1. Optimism: A belief that good or positive outcomes will result from situations.

2. Progress: A forward or onward movement, development, or evolution.

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Culture

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Meliorism is a philosophical belief that the world, or at least human beings, can be improved. It is related to the concept of progress and optimism. Meliorism has been explored in various literary works, such as Samuel Butler's 'Erewhon,' where the inhabitants believe that everything is perfectible and that humans can reach a state of perfection.

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   - Imagine a person constantly striving to make things better, whether it's their own life or the world around them.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'meliorism' with the idea of improvement and progress.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Mnemonic: Meliorism means making things 'melior,' or better.

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