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by RedScareX on January 11th, 2007

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Exacly what is Nihilism and how is it a philosophy?

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  • by teknimage on January 11th, 2007

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    Nihilism basically asserts that there is no objective purpose or truth that can ever be discovered or learned. It denies any basis for morals or spirituality, as these are just human creations designed to make us comfortable and ease our minds about being alone within our own minds and bodies, forever separate from others.

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    • um-ok. Is that all because a person can't just live w/ that-it's crazy...

      RedScareX

      by RedScareX on January 11th, 2007

    • Well, it's a little more complicated than that. I certainly don't think it's healthy, but it is based in rationalism.

      teknimage

      by teknimage on January 11th, 2007

    • It sounds suicidel.lol

      RedScareX

      by RedScareX on January 11th, 2007

    • Yeah. I think in a very real way, you're right.

      teknimage

      by teknimage on January 11th, 2007

    • I know I couldn't live w/ it w/o getting in trouble.

      RedScareX

      by RedScareX on January 11th, 2007

    • Best answer. EVER. :)

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      by Symbeline on April 11th, 2008

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