Metaphysics of Nihilism: A Philosophical Critique
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https://doi.org/10.57125/FP.2024.12.30.08Keywords:
Nihilism, metaphysics, Nietzsche, Heidegger, meaning, reality, ethics, philosophy, existentialismAbstract
Nihilism, a philosophical approach that objects to the ontological reality of meaningfulness and holism, has diverse interpretations. Following a systematic review method, this study critically examines nihilism from metaphysical viewpoints such as reality, existence, meaning, and value over history and its philosophical trajectory. The exploration, guided by the works of influential philosophers like Friedrich Nietzsche and Martin Heidegger and more recent theorist ideas, underscores the opposition of metaphysical nihilism to the status quo in traditional forms of philosophy. In so doing, it highlights the philosophically important role of nihilism in contemporary metaphysical debate, engaging the audience in current philosophical debates, its relation to Buddhism, and how influence might unfold in philosophy over time.
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