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49 sats \ 1 reply \ @BarrelRider 8 Feb freebie \ on: A brief walk through Nihilism culture
It seems like you have a strong personal connection to nihilism and were offended by the book's negative framing of it, so you're redefining the term to align with your worldview. While your distinction between intrinsic and subjective meaning is valid, nihilism, at its core, does reject intrinsic value, purpose, and morality. The empowerment you describe comes from moving beyond nihilism, something existentialists like Nietzsche and Camus explored, not from nihilism itself. Isn't it worth considering that Svetski’s critique isn’t about misunderstanding nihilism but about its potential dangers when it leads to apathy or despair? Instead of redefining the term, why not engage with why others might view it negatively? That could lead to a more nuanced discussion.
I could be wrong, but I've always understood it to be how I defined it. A philosophical exploration about the nature of purpose.
My whole point was that I view others to be redefining it to be a noun... or a way of life. My goal is to point out that the philosophy of Nihilism is valuable and based in sound logic. It should be taught as a philosophy. It should not be spoken about in a derogatory manner.
We need a different word to use for the way Svetski is using it. But I'm not sure what that different word is..... I'm at a loss here, thus the impetus for the post.
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