From a few threads, random stuff and comments people seem to be using the word "nihilism" and "nihilistic", differently for a better lack of word.
I don't understand this. People seem to associate this word with negativity. Shouldn't it be the complete opposite? Can someone explain to me nilihism? Perhaps I'm completely misunderstanding the term.
Nihilism is just the realization that life as no meaning. However people act after that realization is their problem and nothing to do with actual nihilism I think.
I bet the saddest and happiest person on the planet are both nihilistic. A lot of it depends on previous education and what nots.
Happy nihilists understand that since nothing matters then anything matters. They can focus on the most inane shit in their lives without the feeling of missing out on some greater, profound matter (which doesn't exist) or wondering whether they live their life "correctly".
Can confirm that pic is true. It's definitely helped me excel in research by not being intimidated by difficult subjects or accomplished professors.
Nihilism is an -ism for depressed people to make themselves feel intellectual. It is also an -ism for careless potheads who need some seemingly clever excuse to continue being useless.
Makes sense. I think your answer is the general correct answer. In fact, all the answers here are correct going by that logic. I'm glad I'm interpreting the better part of nihilism.
This is what gets my triggers going. People using the negative version of the word. I don't care if they make a long winded excuse, just don't use this particular one. The original meaning tends to be more lost as more and more people use it. ( cancer! etc ) And I sometimes end up getting a bad first impression forcing me to tread lightly around certain terms when making a conversation due to said bias sticking.
Exactly! Good luck with your studies, user.
Nihilism is the result of philosophical immaturity.
Your post is a result of unchecked narcissistic personality disorder.
Nihilism isn't possible
Give me a scientific reason why it should
How do I become a happy nihilist instead of being a self-loathing nihilist?