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Paradox of Nihilism

Does nihilism self-destruct as a position?

Overview

The question of whether nihilism (nothing has meaning) undermines itself.

Nihilism claims nothing has meaning or value. But this claim itself seems to assert something meaningful and important. If nihilism is true, then even nihilism has no meaning or value - so why accept it? The position seems self-defeating.

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