Nihilistisch
Example: Zijn nihilistische ideeën beïnvloeden hoe hij het leven ziet.
Definition
"Nihilistic" describes a philosophical attitude characterized by the belief that life lacks inherent meaning, purpose, or value. Someone with nihilistic ideas often rejects established moral principles and views existence as fundamentally meaningless.
Etymology
The word "nihilistic" comes from the Latin word 'nihil,' meaning 'nothing.' It entered philosophical language to describe a viewpoint that denies traditional values and beliefs. Did you know? The term gained popularity in the 19th century during discussions of existential despair and skepticism.
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"Nihilistisch" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Philosophy - (B1) - set 1", containing 105 commonly used words.
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