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Nihilism comes from the Latin nihil, meaning "nothing". As a philosophical position, nihilism involves denying certain existence claims. Two prominent forms of nihilism are existential nihilism, which rejects claims that human life is meaningful, and moral nihilism, which rejects claims that human actions can be right or wrong. Other forms include epistemological nihilism, mereological nihilism, and political nihilism.

As with any other philosophical label, there is diversity within nihilism and disagreement over what counts as nihilism. Labels with some overlap include existentialism, absurdism, fatalism, and pessimism. Some people embrace nihilistic conclusions as a philosophical matter, while other people relate to nihilistic themes more as a matter of intuition, personal experience, or personal expression.

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submitted 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) by Arxir to c/nihilism
 
 

Welcome to the open chat on c/nihilism!

Feel free to ask questions, share your thoughts and ideas, or just chat.

Any book, film, art, song or other media recommendations?

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New Moderation (self.nihilism)
submitted 1 year ago by Arxir to c/nihilism
 
 

Hi, I’m Arxir!

Me and some other Mods from r/nihilism decided to migrate to the Lemmyverse. Anyone familiar with r/nihilism might remember that moderation is very lax and our rules do not extend beyond the site rules and we would like to keep it that way here as well.

Other than that, this community is not tied to the subreddit. What this community becomes, what content You want to have here and the depth of philosophical or other discussions is entirely determined by You.

I would like to kickstart engagement here a little bit and to achieve this I will implement a weekly open chat, where I would love to hear from You. I also encourage You to share your thoughts, what books You read and especially what You want this community to be :)

Kind Regards

Arxir

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Welcome to the open chat on c/nihilism! Beginning next week this open chat will be a monthly instead of a weekly one.

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Welcome to the weekly open chat on c/nihilism!

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"The Blind Owl," a captivating literary work by Sadegh Hedayat, intricately weaves together themes of existentialism and nihilism, offering readers a thought-provoking journey into the depths of the human psyche. Set against a backdrop of mystery and psychological turmoil, the novel takes us into the world of an unnamed narrator, whose increasingly distorted reality blurs the lines between truth and illusion. As we delve into the labyrinthine corridors of the narrator's mind, we encounter a narrative that both fascinates and perplexes, challenging conventional notions of reality and meaning. With its haunting prose and enigmatic atmosphere, "The Blind Owl" explores the intricate relationship between consciousness, despair, and the inherent emptiness of existence. In this mesmerizing tale, Hedayat invites readers to contemplate the abyss of nihilism, where the search for purpose and understanding intertwines with the darkness of the unknown. As you embark on this literary odyssey, prepare to be drawn into a realm where the boundaries of reality dissolve, leaving behind a trail of questions and reflections that linger long after the final page is turned.

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Welcome to the second weekly open chat on c/nihilism!

Feel free to ask questions, share your thoughts and ideas, or just chat.

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Welcome to the first weekly open chat on c/nihilism!

Feel free to ask questions, share your thoughts and ideas, or just chat.

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test (self.nihilism)
submitted 1 year ago by TYguy to c/nihilism
 
 

test

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submitted 1 year ago by TYguy to c/nihilism