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relating to the belief that life lacks inherent meaning or value, often resulting in existential despair or doubt towards conventional beliefs and moral systems
- The nihilistic protagonist in the novel believes that life is ultimately meaningless and devoid of purpose.
- Nihilistic philosophies reject the existence of objective truths or moral absolutes.
- The existentialist philosopher Nietzsche is often associated with nihilistic themes, such as the "death of God" and the "will to power."
- Some critics argue that nihilistic attitudes contribute to a sense of societal apathy or moral decay.
- The nihilistic perspective questions the validity of traditional religious beliefs and moral codes.