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What is the difference between nihilism and pessimistic? thank you
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Negation: Nihilism claims that life is without intrinsic value, objective meaning. That there is no purpose. Kind of a negation of existence. Pessimistic believes in negative and injuries outcomes of human endeavor and activity.
Answered 8/1/2014
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Belief vs. trait: Nihilism, in its essence, is a philosophical belief that nothing can be known. It has variations, depending on the person espousing it. All philosophy can be an excuse for good or bad actions. Pessimism is an individual trait/attitude: a tendency: to believe that the worst will usually occur. One can be an optimistic nihilist though. After not studying, an F makes him happy by proving his theory.
Answered 10/13/2019
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