“Nihilism” comes from the Latin word nihil, or nothing, or “that which does not exist.” Nihilism can be defined as the belief that all values, and therefore institutions, are baseless. Consequently, ...

Nihilism is a philosophical belief that suggests that life has no inherent meaning or purpose. It rejects the idea that there is any objective truth or value in the world, and suggests that all ...

If we attend to egotism, we have a chance of warding off the disillusionment, disengagement, and anxiety that are most often associated with nihilism. (marcoventuriniautieri / iStock / Getty Images) ...

The Nation spoke with the political theorist about the multifront crisis of the post-Trump era and the moral and intellectual commitments of scholars and higher education. Wendy Brown. In her recent ...