antinihilism

Meanings

• noun

  A philosophical stance that rejects the belief in absolute nothingness or the denial of the value and significance of existence.

  - "Antinihilism is a philosophical position that asserts the existence and importance of reality in the face of nihilistic claims."
  - "His antinihilistic views on life inspired him to write poetry that celebrated the beauty and complexity of existence."

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Variants

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antinomian , antinomianism , antinomianisms , antinomians

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Etymology

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Anti- (opposed to) + nihilism (belief in nothingness)

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Trivia

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1. The term 'antinihilism' was first coined by the Norwegian philosopher Johan Christian Friedrich Hölderlin in the late 18th century.

2. Antinihilism is sometimes referred to as 'existential affirmation' or 'affirmation of life'.

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Related Concepts

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1. nihilism: The belief that life is meaningless and that nothing has any intrinsic value.

2. existentialism: A philosophical movement that emphasizes individual existence and freedom, and the search for meaning in life.

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Culture

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Antinihilism is a philosophical concept that has been discussed in various fields, including literature, art, and science. It has been associated with existentialist and absurdist philosophies, as well as with certain religious and spiritual traditions.

How to Memorize "antinihilism"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a philosophical debate between an antinihilist and a nihilist, with the antinihilist arguing for the value and significance of existence.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the concept of antinihilism with the idea of resilience and the will to live in the face of adversity.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the acronym A-N-T-I-N-I-H-I-L-I-S-M: Against Nothingness, I Affirm Life Is Significant Meaning.

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