realityimpermanence

Realityimpermanence is a term used to describe a view in philosophy and related disciplines that the fabric of reality is not fixed but continually changing, lacking a single, enduring essence. As a neologism, it is not standardized in formal philosophy, but it appears in online discourse, contemporary metaphysics, and some spiritual contexts to capture a combined emphasis on change and contingency.

Etymology and usage: The word combines reality with impermanence to signal that what is real is not static. Because it is a coined term, its precise meaning varies by author or school. Some writers treat it as a general orientation toward flux; others use it to delineate specific claims about ontology, knowledge, or experience.

Conceptual scope: Realityimpermanence can be understood in multiple senses. Ontologically, it suggests no permanent substratum underlies phenomena; entities and their properties are time-dependent or relational. Epistemologically, it implies that knowledge, theories, and representations are provisional, contingent on context and perspective. Phenomenologically, it highlights the continuous flow of experience, where moments of awareness arise and pass away.

Relations and implications: The idea resonates with the Buddhist notion of anicca, the perennial claim that all conditioned phenomena are transient, and with Heraclitus’s proposition that everything flows. It align s with process philosophy, which emphasizes becoming over static being, and with interpretations of quantum theory that stress change. Embracing realityimpermanence can influence ethics and practice by prioritizing adaptability and non-attachment; critics warn that some systems presume too much flux or lack clear criteria for stability.

See also: impermanence; ontology; phenomenology; process philosophy.