eschatological dualism

Eschatological dualism is a religious concept concerned with the ultimate destiny of humanity and the world, envisioning a final resolution where evil is eliminated. This contrasts with dialectical dualism, which describes an eternal tension between opposing principles. Eschatological dualism posits a linear view of history, culminating in a definitive end rather than a cyclical repetition.1

This belief system is exemplified in ancient Iranian religions like Zoroastrianism and Manichaeism, as well as in gnosticism. These traditions often involve a cosmic struggle between good and evil, with the ultimate triumph of good. The concept of eschatology often uses negation and analogy to describe the future, circumscribing positive aspects of the future by negating present evils.123