Nihilism is a philosophical view that life, morals, and existence have no intrinsic meaning, purpose, or objective value. [1] (https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/1h5pk68/eli5_what_is_nihilism_exactly/), [2] (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nihilism)The word comes from the Latin word nihil, which means "nothing". [1] (https://iep.utm.edu/nihilism/)Main Types of NihilismExistential Nihilism: The belief that life has no inherent meaning or purpose. Humans are insignificant in the scope of the universe. [1] (https://www.perlego.com/knowledge/study-guides/what-is-nihilism), [2] (https://www.verywellmind.com/what-is-nihilism-5271083), [3] (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nihilism)Moral (Ethical) Nihilism: The view that nothing is objectively right or wrong. It rejects absolute moral truths and principles. [1] (https://www.britannica.com/topic/nihilism), [2] (https://www.verywellmind.com/what-is-nihilism-5271083), [3] (https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/1h5pk68/eli5_what_is_nihilism_exactly/)Epistemological Nihilism: A form of extreme skepticism arguing that true knowledge is either nonexistent or impossible for humans to attain. [1] (https://www.perlego.com/knowledge/study-guides/what-is-nihilism), [2] (https://www.verywellmind.com/what-is-nihilism-5271083)Political Nihilism: The belief that existing social, political, and religious structures are so corrupt they must be completely destroyed to allow for a fresh start. [1] (https://www.verywellmind.com/what-is-nihilism-5271083), [2] (https://www.perlego.com/knowledge/study-guides/what-is-nihilism)Optimistic vs. Pessimistic ViewsPessimistic Nihilism: Views the absence of meaning as bleak, leading to despair, apathy, or a feeling that nothing matters.Optimistic ("Sunny") Nihilism: Views the absence of inherent meaning as liberating. If the universe has no grand plan for you, you are completely free to enjoy life and decide what matters to you personally #nichilism #tedk #snufkin #vrill #shizo