A nihilist is someone who would accept Nihilism, which is the concept that everything is nothing, to put it in a single sentence. We are of no real substance, and all we have is essentially nothing. Where most people believe our actions will bring a different reality, a nihilist would see any action as irrelevant since nothing we do matters.
This is my view on it from reading Nietzsche, discussing some Kierkegaard, and a light base of my own thinking on the potential uselessness of reality.
Moral nihilism's strength lies in its challenge to absolute moral frameworks, promoting a more open-minded approach to ethics and encouraging critical examination of moral beliefs. However, its weakness is the potential for moral paralysis or cynicism, as it denies any inherent value in moral claims, which can lead to a lack of guidance in ethical decision-making and a diminished sense of accountability. This can create a societal atmosphere where harmful behaviors may be justified without a moral compass.
AnswerNihilism is the philosophical doctrine that values do not exist but are falsely invented. The most common form of nihilism is existential nihilism, which states that life is without meaning, purpose, or intrinsic value. Moral nihilism says that morality does not exist, and thus there are no moral values to uphold.A true existential nihilist is most to be pitied and could perhaps be found undergoing treatment for depression. Moral nihilists could be found anywhere, from church to jail and anywhere in between; they are no more likely to be atheists than Christians.
Hedonistic nihilism is a philosophy that believes pleasure is the most important pursuit in life, as nothing ultimately matters. It rejects traditional moral values and focuses on maximizing personal enjoyment and happiness.
Nihil = 'Nothing' as a noun; 'not at all' as an abverb
No. Nihilism is a noun, nihilistic is a adjective.
Nihilism is a philosophical position which aruges that existence is without objective meaning, purpose. There is no reasonable proof or argument for the existence of a higher ruler of creator Even if there exists a higher ruler or creator, mankind has no moral obligation to worship them.
The term nihilism and its philosophical development are attributed to Friedrich Heinrich Jacobi, a German philosopher. Nihilism is the total negation of established laws or institutions.
The new convert forsook his former nihilism.
That is the correct spelling of "nihilism" (denial of any underlying purpose of life).
The word nihilism is a noun. It is a philosophical term meaning extreme skepticism.
The cast of Nihilism - 2013 includes: Aurora Grabill
Nihilism - 2013 was released on: USA: 15 June 2013