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Existential nihilism is the philosophical theory that life has no intrinsic meaning or value. With respect to the universe, existential nihilism posits that a single human or even the entire human species is insignificant, without purpose and unlikely to change in the totality of existence. According to the theory, each individual is an isolated being born into the universe, barred from knowing "why", yet compelled to invent meaning.[1] The inherent meaninglessness of life is largely explored in the philosophical school of existentialism, where one can potentially create his or her own subjective "meaning" or "purpose".
According to the theory, each individual is an isolated being born into the universe, barred from knowing "why", yet compelled to invent meaning.
originally posted by: windword
a reply to: Mugly
i just started reading the wiki article and i have to say, i am in agreement.
what are your thoughts, if any?
Why are you in agreement? What are your thoughts?
originally posted by: NthOther
According to the theory, each individual is an isolated being born into the universe, barred from knowing "why", yet compelled to invent meaning.
Compelled how? By what?
How can there be no meaning if one is being compelled? Wouldn't motivation suggest purpose?
im in agreement that life really has no meaning.
my math could be off but you get the idea
originally posted by: ketsuko
a reply to: WakeUpBeer
But if life has no actual meaning or purpose, then in reality you are basically creating a lie for yourself, a subjective meaning that only has any value to you. And no one has any real obligation to respect your subjective truth, meaning or reality. This will lead to chaos.
originally posted by: notmyrealname
If life has no meaning and you must invent one, why bother having it? I would not like to be in a room of people that did not value life.
we are here to raise our kids and have a family
some people feel they are here to serve god
i think those are all just ways of helping us get by.
originally posted by: WakeUpBeer
originally posted by: Mugly
how can a single grain of sand matter?
By finding other like minded grains of sand to become a beach.