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Nihilism
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Nihilism is a family of philosophical views that reject the existence of any objectively meaningful purpose, moral value, truth, knowledge, or related concepts. Nihilistic views span several branches
Friedrich Heinrich Jacobi coined the term nihilism as a philosophical concept.
Friedrich Heinrich Jacobi coined the term nihilism as a philosophical concept.
Friedrich Nietzsche described nihilism as the process in which "the highest values devaluate themselves".
Friedrich Nietzsche described nihilism as the process in which "the highest values devaluate themselves".
Considering the problem of existential nihilism, Jean-Paul Sartre proposed that people can make their lives meaningful by inventing themselves and the
Considering the problem of existential nihilism, Jean-Paul Sartre proposed that people can make their lives meaningful by inventing themselves and their values.
Exploring antifoundationalism, Jean-François Lyotard challenged metanarratives that aim to provide universal frameworks of rational understanding.
Exploring antifoundationalism, Jean-François Lyotard challenged metanarratives that aim to provide universal frameworks of rational understanding.
Existentialism
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Existentialism is a family of philosophical views and inquiry that explore the human individual's struggle to lead an authentic life despite the apparent absurdity or incomprehensibility of existence.
Nihilism
…the traditional values and ideals guiding their lives as a result of secularization. In the 20th century, nihilist themes were explored by Dadaism, existentialism, and postmodern philosophy. Nihilism is a family of views that reject or deny certain ideas about existence. Different forms of nihilism deny different…
Sisyphus, the symbol of the absurdity of existence, painting by Franz Stuck (1920)
Sisyphus, the symbol of the absurdity of existence, painting by Franz Stuck (1920)
French philosophers Jean-Paul Sartre and Simone de Beauvoir
French philosophers Jean-Paul Sartre and Simone de Beauvoir
French philosopher, novelist, and playwright Albert Camus
French philosopher, novelist, and playwright Albert Camus
Adolphe Menjou (left) and Kirk Douglas (right) in Paths of Glory (1957)
Adolphe Menjou (left) and Kirk Douglas (right) in Paths of Glory (1957)