Het nihilisme
Example: Het nihilisme stelt dat het leven geen inherente betekenis heeft.
Definition
"Nihilism" is a philosophical belief that life lacks inherent meaning, purpose, or intrinsic value. It asserts that traditional values, morals, and beliefs are unfounded and that existence is essentially void of objective truth or significance.
Etymology
The word "nihilism" comes from the Latin word 'nihil,' meaning 'nothing.' It was first used in the 19th century to describe radical skepticism and the rejection of established social and moral principles. Did you know? The term gained prominence through Russian literature, particularly in the works of Ivan Turgenev.
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"Het nihilisme" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Philosophy - (B1) - set 1", containing 105 commonly used words.
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