apocalyptism
/əˌpɑkəˈlɪptɪzəm/
noun
- A belief or outlook that the world will end in a catastrophic event, often with a focus on destruction rather than redemption.
- Apocalyptism is common in science fiction stories about the end of humanity.
- Some people embrace apocalyptism as a way to cope with global problems.
- The author's apocalyptism is evident in his dark descriptions of the future.