Nihilism, as stated, 19th c.-present
19th Century · stated scope
Nihilism is a philosophical position holding that life, existence, or specific domains such as morality, knowledge, or meaning lack inherent value, purpose, or objective grounding. It emerged as a distinct philosophical and cultural current in 19th-century Western Europe, with particular development in Russian intellectual circles and German philosophical discourse. It is principally associated with thinkers such as Friedrich Nietzsche and Ivan Turgenev, as well as debates over the foundations of morality, epistemology, and metaphysics.
Cluster:Liberty First
Liberty is the defining elevation, with Consent & Anti-Coercion running high beside it; Authority & Hierarchy sits low. Individual freedom leads the profile rather than any collective commitment.
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