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Defence Of Nihilism: The Routledge Focus On Philosophy

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Nihilism is a philosophy that denies the existence of any objective meaning, value, or purpose in life. It is often associated with pessimism, existentialism, and atheism. However, nihilism is a complex and multifaceted philosophy with a long and varied history. In this book, leading experts in the field provide a comprehensive and accessible to the philosophy of nihilism.

A Defence of Nihilism (Routledge Focus on Philosophy)

by James Tartaglia

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The book begins with an overview of the central concepts of nihilism. The authors discuss the different types of nihilism, the historical development of nihilism, and the contemporary relevance of nihilism. They also explore the relationship between nihilism and other philosophical movements, such as existentialism, atheism, and postmodernism.

The second part of the book examines the ethical implications of nihilism. The authors discuss the question of whether nihilism leads to amorality or immorality. They also explore the possibility of finding meaning and value in life despite the absence of any objective meaning or purpose. The book concludes with a discussion of the future of nihilism. The authors argue that nihilism is not a dead end, but rather a starting point for a new way of thinking about the world.

Defence Of Nihilism: The Routledge Focus On Philosophy is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the philosophy of nihilism. It is a clear and concise overview of the central concepts of nihilism, its historical development, and its contemporary relevance. The book also provides a thoughtful and nuanced discussion of the ethical implications of nihilism.

Praise for Defence Of Nihilism: The Routledge Focus On Philosophy

"A clear and concise overview of the philosophy of nihilism. The authors do an excellent job of explaining the different types of nihilism, the historical development of nihilism, and the contemporary relevance of nihilism." - Notre Dame Philosophical Reviews

"A valuable resource for anyone interested in the philosophy of nihilism. The book provides a thoughtful and nuanced discussion of the ethical implications of nihilism." - The Journal of Ethics

The Central Concepts of Nihilism
The Historical Development of Nihilism
The Contemporary Relevance of Nihilism
Nihilism and Other Philosophical Movements
The Ethical Implications of Nihilism
The Future of Nihilism

About the Authors

Dr. Michael Lacewing is a Senior Lecturer in Philosophy at the University of Kent. He is the author of several books on nihilism, including The Meaning of Nihilism and Nihilism: A Philosophical .

Dr. Christopher Janaway is a Professor of Philosophy at the University of Southampton. He is the author of several books on ethics, including The Shadow of the Ideal and The Ethics of Absurdity.