the bestest mutually exclusive contradiction in terms ever:
definition via dictionary.com
ni·hil·ism ( P )
Philosophy -
An extreme form of skepticism that denies all existence.
A doctrine holding that all values are baseless and that nothing can be known or communicated.
Rejection of all distinctions in moral or religious value and a willingness to repudiate all previous theories of morality or religious belief.
The belief that destruction of existing political or social institutions is necessary for future improvement.
also Nihilism A diffuse, revolutionary movement of mid 19th-century Russia that scorned authority and tradition and believed in reason, materialism, and radical change in society and government through terrorism and assassination.
definition via dictionary.com
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Date: 2006-06-18 01:34 am (UTC)*munches scooby snack and ponders*
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Date: 2006-06-18 01:44 am (UTC)i'm particularly amused by the last two bits:
The belief that destruction of existing political or social institutions is necessary for future improvement.
also Nihilism A diffuse, revolutionary movement of mid 19th-century Russia that scorned authority and tradition and believed in reason, materialism, and radical change in society and government through terrorism and assassination.
if they don't believe in anything, including the very nature of existence, then why the fuck bother with trying to change shit you don't believe in? hello?
it's just an excuse, disguised as edgy intellect, to be an utter asshole.
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Date: 2006-06-18 01:47 am (UTC)but i'd share my semtex, 'cos i'm cool like that. :D
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Date: 2006-06-18 01:53 am (UTC)exxaaaaactly.
but i'd share my semtex, 'cos i'm cool like that. :D
you rock.