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Analysis Of Friedrich Nietzsche's Nihilism

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Friedrich Nietzsche's Nihilism is defined as a loss of empathy for the world and the people living in it .Nihilists believe that all values and morals are without substantiation and have no meaning. Generally speaking a disciplined nihilist has no sense of understanding or higher beliefs and loyalties. Their utter purpose is to destroy their surroundings and the people around them in return achieving a goal that’s only beneficial to themselves. 'Everything in the world displeases me: but, above all, my displeasure in everything displeases me ' - Friedrich Nietzsche There are many categories under the idea of nihilism, from Existential nihilism to Moral nihilism, both I find quite interesting and will be focusing on throughout my assignment. Moral nihilism can also be called ethical nihilism. …show more content…

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