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Nihilism
Nihilism (/ˈnaɪ(h)ɪlɪzəm, ˈniː-/; from Latin nihil, meaning 'nothing') is a philosophical belief that all values are baseless and that nothing can be known or communicated. It is often associated with extreme pessimism and a radical skepticism that condemns existence.
Etymology
The term nihilism is derived from the Latin word nihil, which means "nothing". It was first used by Friedrich Heinrich Jacobi (1743–1819), a German philosopher.
Related Terms
- Existentialism: A philosophical theory that emphasizes the existence of the individual person as a free and responsible agent determining their own development through acts of the will.
- Absurdism: A philosophical perspective that explores the conflict between the human tendency to seek inherent value and meaning in life, and the human inability to find any in a purposeless, meaningless or chaotic and irrational universe.
- Skepticism: A philosophical attitude of doubting knowledge claims set forth in various areas.
- Pessimism: A state of mind in which one anticipates undesirable outcomes or believes that the evil or hardships in life outweigh the good or luxuries.
See Also
External links
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