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Dynamism vs Enthusiasm - What's the difference?

dynamism | enthusiasm |

As nouns the difference between dynamism and enthusiasm

is that dynamism is any of several philosophical theories that attempt to explain the universe by an immanent force while enthusiasm is possession by a god; divine inspiration or frenzy.

dynamism

Noun

  • (philosophy, metaphysics) Any of several philosophical theories that attempt to explain the universe by an immanent force.
  • Great energy, drive, force, or power; vigor of body, mind or personality; oomph or pizzazz
  • Dynamic reality; active energy; continuous change, progress, or activity.
  • The fact that the war is no longer the main issue in the election points to the dynamism of foreign affairs.

    enthusiasm

    Noun

  • (obsolete, or, historical) Possession by a god; divine inspiration or frenzy.
  • * 1946 , Bertrand Russell, History of Western Philosophy , ch. 1
  • The intoxication that they sought was that of ‘enthusiasm ’, of union with the god.
  • Intensity of feeling; excited interest or eagerness.
  • Something in which one is keenly interested.
  • * 1968 , Central States Archaeological Journal (volumes 15-16, page 154)
  • My main enthusiasm is attending and seeing the progress and interest of collectors, to meet old friends, and hopefully to make new friends.
  • * 2012 , Nicholas Joll, Philosophy and The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy (page 23)
  • Other Adamsian enthusiasms included: fast cars; restaurants; Bach, the Beatles, Pink Floyd and Dire Straits;