nihilism

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A philosophical doctrine or belief that rejects all religious and moral principles, often asserting that life has no intrinsic meaning or value.

• 🇩🇪Philosophische Lehre oder Haltung, die alle religiösen und moralischen Prinzipien ablehnt und oft behauptet, dass das Leben keinen inneren Sinn oder Wert hat.

1. Philosophical doctrine C1 formal

   The rejection of all religious and moral principles, often in the belief that life is meaningless.

   • Nihilism argues that there is no objective meaning in the universe.
   • The philosopher explored the implications of nihilism in modern society.
   • Many existentialists reacted against the despair of nihilism.

   🇩🇪Nihilismus

   Synonyme: cynicismnegativismpessimismskepticism

   Antonyme: absolutismmeaningfulnessmoralismoptimism

2. Extreme skepticism C2 formal

   The belief that nothing has real existence or value.

   • His political views bordered on nihilism, rejecting all established institutions.
   • The novel's protagonist descends into nihilism after a personal tragedy.
   • Nihilism can lead to a sense of hopelessness and apathy.

   🇩🇪Extremer Skeptizismus

   Synonyme: cynicismdisbeliefnegativismpessimismskepticism

   Antonyme: absolutismdogmatismidealismoptimism

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• nihilism's possessive singular form