Nollsystemet

Nollsystemet, often translated as the "zero system" or "zero principle," refers to a conceptual framework within certain historical or philosophical contexts that emphasizes the absence, void, or non-existence as a fundamental or primary state. It is not a formal scientific or mathematical system in the modern sense, but rather a philosophical idea that can appear in discussions of ontology, metaphysics, or even ethics.

The core idea of nollsystemet is that the state of nothingness precedes or underlies existence. This can be interpreted in various ways. In some cosmological or creation myths, the universe may be described as emerging from a primordial void. Philosophically, it might suggest that the concept of "being" is only meaningful in contrast to "non-being," and that the latter holds a fundamental importance.

The term nollsystemet is not widely used in contemporary academic discourse, but echoes of its underlying concepts can be found in discussions of nihilism, existentialism, and certain Eastern philosophies that explore emptiness or voidness (e.g., Shunyata in Buddhism). These traditions often view the void not as a negative absence, but as a state of potentiality or liberation from attachment to concrete forms. The precise meaning and application of nollsystemet can vary significantly depending on the specific text or tradition in which it is encountered.