nihilism

Meanings

• noun

  A philosophical belief that life is meaningless, and that nothing has any intrinsic value, or that human existence is insignificant.

  - "His nihilistic views led him to reject all moral principles."
  - "The novel explores the nihilism of the protagonist."

• noun

  A state of mind in which one believes that only meaningless things matter.

  - "The artist's nihilistic paintings reflected his disillusionment with society."
  - "The nihilism of the youth culture is evident in their fashion and music."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈnaɪ.əˌlɪ.z(ə)m/
   
   
   
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Antonyms

antinihilism

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Synonyms

existential nihilism , moral nihilism

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with nihilism
hymnal , limelight , rhythm , timeline

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Variants

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nihilism , nihilisms , nihilist , nihilistic , nihilists

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Etymology

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From the Latin nihil, meaning 'nothing'. The term was popularized in the 19th century by philosophers such as Friedrich Nietzsche and Søren Kierkegaard.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'nihilism' was first used in English in the 1860s.

2. Nietzsche is often considered the father of modern nihilism, although he rejected the label himself.

3. The term has also been used to describe various political ideologies, such as anarchist nihilism and fascist nihilism.

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Related Concepts

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1. Existentialism: A philosophical movement that emphasizes individual existence and freedom, and the search for meaning in an inherently meaningless universe.

2. Absurdism: A literary and philosophical movement that emphasizes the absurdity of life and the human condition.

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Culture

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Nihilism has been a significant influence on literature, art, and music, particularly in the 19th and 20th centuries. It has been explored in works by authors such as Fyodor Dostoevsky, Albert Camus, and Jean-Paul Sartre. The term has also been used to describe various cultural movements, such as the Absurdists and the Existentialists.

How to Memorize "nihilism"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a blank canvas or an empty room to represent the concept of nihilism.
   - Visualize a person who has given up on all values and beliefs.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the term with a sense of emptiness or meaninglessness.
   - Link it to the idea of rejecting traditional values and beliefs.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember that 'nihil' means 'nothing' in Latin.

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