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What does nihilism mean that the highest values devaluate themselves?
That the highest values devaluate themselves. The aim is lacking; ‘why?’ finds no answer.”
Can you have morals and be a nihilist?
Moral nihilism (also known as ethical nihilism) is the meta-ethical view that nothing is morally right or wrong. Moral nihilism is distinct from moral relativism, which allows for actions to be wrong relative to a particular culture or individual. Therefore, morality in the traditional sense does not exist.
What is logical nihilism?
Logical nihilism is the view that there are no laws of logic, but what this amounts to will depend on what a law of logic is. Textbooks usually stipulate a de nition (perhaps giving readers a sense that this matter is uncontroversial) but there are several distinct views in the philosophy of logic literature.
Can a nihilist have morals and values?
You can be a nihilist and still have basic morals and values as all humans do, the only difference is that you understand that morality is subjective, that morality is given to you by your own mind, not some god or external force. Does objective morality exist?
What are the different types of nihilism?
Nihilism, in fact, can be understood in several different ways. Political Nihilism, as noted, is associated with the belief that the destruction of all existing political, social, and religious order is a prerequisite for any future improvement. Ethical nihilism or moral nihilism rejects the possibility of absolute moral or ethical values.
Is nihilism a threat to society?
Nihilism is a constant threat. As the 20th-century philosopher Hannah Arendt recognised, it is best understood not as a set of ‘dangerous thoughts’, but as a risk inherent in the very act of thinking. If we reflect on any specific idea long enough, no matter how strong it seems at first, or how widely accepted, we’ll start to doubt its truth.