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| − | The term optimist was originally applied to those who adhered to the [[philosophy]] of optimism. This declared that the world was the best of all possible worlds, as it was created by God. Therefore even what appeared bad was actually part of God's perfection. | + | The term '''optimist''' was originally applied to those who adhered to the [[philosophy]] of optimism. This declared that the world was the best of all possible worlds, as it was created by [[God]]. Therefore even what appeared bad was actually part of God's perfection. |
The term came to be used as meaning someone who looks for the positive side of a situation and anticipates the most positive outcome of a venture. | The term came to be used as meaning someone who looks for the positive side of a situation and anticipates the most positive outcome of a venture. | ||
Revision as of 16:32, August 4, 2007
The term optimist was originally applied to those who adhered to the philosophy of optimism. This declared that the world was the best of all possible worlds, as it was created by God. Therefore even what appeared bad was actually part of God's perfection.
The term came to be used as meaning someone who looks for the positive side of a situation and anticipates the most positive outcome of a venture.
Antonym: Pessimism