Nihilist philosophy, a philosophy that investigates the void of meaning, importance, and meaning in life, critiques the very bases of human existence. Coming from the Latin word "nihil," meaning "zero," nihilism maintains that life is devoid of natural significance, and established moral and religious values are baseless. This outlook became well-k

Nihilist philosophy, a school of thought that examines the absence of purpose, worth, and purpose in life, challenges the very foundations of life. Deriving from the Latin word "nihil," meaning "none," this philosophy maintains that life is lacking inherent meaning, and traditional moral and religious values are unfounded. This viewpoint rose to pr

Utilitarianism, a outcome-based theory of ethics formulated by ethicists Jeremy Bentham and John Stuart Mill, argues that the most favorable course of action is the one that increases overall pleasure or pleasure. Central to this philosophy is the "Greatest Happiness Principle," which maintains that behaviors are ethically correct if they enhance h

Stoicism, an ancient Greek school of thought established in the early 3rd century BC by Zeno of Cyprus, advocates the development of self-discipline and fortitude as a method to conquer destructive emotions. The ideology claims that virtue, the supreme good, is based on wisdom and that the enlightened exist in harmony with the divine Reason that co

Existentialist philosophy, a school of thought that emerged in the 19th and 20th centuries, stresses individual autonomy, decision-making, and subjective experience. Fundamental to this philosophy is the notion that existence comes before essence, meaning that individuals determine their own meaning and goals through their actions. Philosophers of