Articles for tag: Absurdism, Nihilism

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Philosophy: Nihilists Vs Absurdists

What is Nihilism? Nihilism is an existential philosophy in which someone believes that nothing matters. This extreme and total rejection of meaning necessitates nihilists to not believe in any higher power what-so-ever. In some cases, believing that nothing matters may liberate an individual because they may not feel bound by moral code or expectation. However, ...

Book Review: The Universe Next Door by James W. Sire

Sire explained the basics of worldviews in concise, easy to understand language. This fourth edition, published in 2004 by InterVarsity Press, refines the definition of worldview itself, incorporating Sire’s thinking and teaching over the past three decades. It demonstrates his continued growth and the increasing demand for this vital information. The Universe Next Door has ...

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Postmodernism in Raymond Carver’s Cathedral

Raymond Carver is one of the all-time greatest postmodernist short story writers in America. His story “Cathedral” is just one fantastic example of his genius. In “Cathedral,” Carver skillfully utilizes the postmodern elements of fractured narrative, nihilism, and the anti hero to tell the story of one eye-opening evening in his main character’s life. Postmodern ...

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Poetry Analysis: Robert Frost’s “Out,Out”

The poem “Out, Out-” by Robert Frost was first published in 1916 in The Mountain Interval . The poem is “apparently based on a true story of a boy’s death whilst working in New England.” The boy in question is Raymond Fitzgerald who died in 1915. He passed away due to heart failure as he ...

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The Effects of Nihilism on Society

Nihilism, essentially the belief that life has no meaning, has a great deal of potential to negatively affect society. When nihilism has a strong hold on a given society, it typically causes the destruction of the arts, the erosion of moral values, suicidal tendencies, and the destruction of any desire to improve society through progress ...