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nihilism

The rejection of all religious and moral principles, often based on the belief that life is meaningless and that established values have no foundation.

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Example

The philosopher argued that nihilism, rather than leading to despair, could liberate individuals to create their own meaning.

Synonyms

skepticismcynicismnegativism

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