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agathism
1. The doctrine that all things tend towards ultimate good, as distinguished from optimism which holds that all things are now for the best.
2. The doctrine that all things can result in ultimate good, although perhaps not always along the best roads.
3. The system that recognizes the existence of evil, but holds that all things tend toward good.
4. A belief in the ultimate triumph of good despite any evil conditions or methods.
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