“Nihilism” comes from the Latin word nihil, or nothing, or “that which does not exist.” Nihilism can be defined as the belief that all values, and therefore institutions, are baseless. Consequently, ...

Nihilism doesn't have a great reputation. It's associated with existential dread, immorality and Nazis. But writer and journalist Wendy Syfret says the philosophy can also lead to a happy, positive, ...

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If we attend to egotism, we have a chance of warding off the disillusionment, disengagement, and anxiety that are most often associated with nihilism. (marcoventuriniautieri / iStock / Getty Images) ...

Journalist Syfret (How to Think Like an Activist) urges readers to confront the “futile and meaningless” nature of existence in this savvy introduction to nihilism. Living in a society obsessed with ...

Feelings of pointlessness have been associated with the pandemic since its beginning. With many activities cancelled and people being let go from their jobs, life seemed (and still seems) exceedingly ...