Unique An exploration of the meaning of meaninglessness.
This book is a must-read for those who are curious about the philosophy of nihilism and want to understand its impact on our lives. Nolen Gertz takes us on a journey through history, tracing the roots of nihilism from Socrates to Nietzsche. Through his insightful analysis, he helps us distinguish between what is meaningful and what is meaningless. This book not only delves into the individual perspective but also provides a political lens, offering a comprehensive understanding of nihilism. Prepare to question your beliefs and contemplate the intricacies of existence.
ISBN: 9780262537179
Authors:
Nolen Gertz
Publisher: The MIT Press
Date of Publication: 2019-09-10
Format: Paperback
Related Topics:
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An examination of the meaning of meaninglessness: why it matters that nothing matters.When someone is labeled a nihilist, it's not usually meant as a compliment. Most of us associate nihilism with destructiveness and violence. Nihilism means, literally, "an ideology of nothing. " Is nihilism, then, believing in nothing? Or is it the belief that life is nothing? Or the belief that the beliefs we have amount to nothing? If we can learn to recognize the many varieties of nihilism, Nolen Gertz writes, then we can learn to distinguish what is meaningful from what is meaningless. In this addition to the MIT Press Essential Knowledge series, Gertz traces the history of nihilism in Western philosophy from Socrates through Hannah Arendt and Jean-Paul Sartre.Although the term "nihilism" was first used by Friedrich Jacobi to criticize the philosophy of Immanuel Kant, Gertz shows that the concept can illuminate the thinking of Socrates, Descartes, and others. It is Nietzsche, however, who is most associated with nihilism, and Gertz focuses on Nietzsche's thought. Gertz goes on to consider what is not nihilism--pessimism, cynicism, and apathy--and why; he explores theories of nihilism, including those associated with Existentialism and Postmodernism; he considers nihilism as a way of understanding aspects of everyday life, calling on Adorno, Arendt, Marx, and prestige television, among other sources; and he reflects on the future of nihilism. We need to understand nihilism not only from an individual perspective, Gertz tells us, but also from a political one.
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This book is a must-read for those who are curious about the philosophy of nihilism and want to understand its impact on our lives. Nolen Gertz takes us on a journey through history, tracing the roots of nihilism from Socrates to Nietzsche. Through his insightful analysis, he helps us distinguish between what is meaningful and what is meaningless. This book not only delves into the individual perspective but also provides a political lens, offering a comprehensive understanding of nihilism. Prepare to question your beliefs and contemplate the intricacies of existence.
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