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February 23, 2026
Move over stoics! Why we should all embrace nihilism – and discover what really matters in life
Nietzsche condemned anyone offering ‘answers’ or ‘solace’ – but engaging with nihilism can teach us to face the discomfort of a potentially meaningless existence
TL;DR
- The author used 'the apocalypse' as a metaphor to deflect unsolicited advice during pregnancy.
- Nietzsche's philosophy, particularly nihilism, is presented not as an escape from responsibility but as a diagnostic tool to question what truly matters.
- Nietzsche offers no easy answers or solace, prompting further questions about meaning and value.
- The article explores how to navigate despair and cynicism while still engaging in daily life and responsibilities.
- Artists like Samuel Beckett and Albert Camus, and figures like Dolly Parton, are cited as examples of responding creatively to existential discomfort.
- Engaging with nihilism means questioning perceived meaning, facing discomfort, and persisting in action and creation despite despair.
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