Is not nihilism the best philosophy ever?

[Willowwww]

Nihilism’s got this raw, unshackled glow: nothing means jack, so you’re free to do whatever the hell you want. No grand purpose, no cosmic scoreboard—just you and a task, staring each other down. Chop veggies into perfect cubes? Sure. Study quantum physics? Why not. It’s not about impressing anyone or nailing some divine plan; it’s just there, so you do it. That indifference—zero fucks about results or how it’s “supposed” to go—cuts every chain. You’re not chasing success or dodging failure; you’re just moving, a tornado of action. Productivity spikes because there’s no overthinking—shit gets done because it’s in your face, not because it “matters.” Enjoyment sneaks in too; psychology says flow hits when you’re lost in the doing (Csikszentmihalyi’s got the data), and nihilism’s “who cares” vibe locks you right in—no baggage, just the buzz of now.

Then there’s the tough stuff—pain, loss, the grind. Nihilism’s your armor: nothing’s sacred, so you laugh at it. Back hurts? Crack a joke and keep swinging. World’s falling apart? Shrug, smirk, and build something anyway. It’s not resilience through grit or faith—it’s resistance through not giving a damn. Studies on stress (e. g., Sapolsky’s work) show caring less about outcomes slashes cortisol; you’re Teflon to life’s punches. Suffering’s just another dumb thing to toy with—mock it, kick it, do shit despite it. No meaning, no weight, just you outlasting the chaos for the hell of it. That’s the beauty: total freedom, relentless drive, and a grin in the dark—all from saying “fuck it” to everything but the act itself

[Pet68]

No, nihilism is the absolute worst "philosophy" ever, both in regards to what it's believers claim to accept as being true, and the consequences of living a life based upon those principles. Mature people, on the other hand, recognise the fact that there are many unsubstantiated presuppositions underlying nihilism (ex. the belief that there is nothing beyond our observable universe that could, or would, make life in any way meaningful), and that because of this one shouldn't just assume that a carefree and careless life will turn out to be optimal.

Nihilism is only for edgy teens, and others like them who have yet to grow up and face the consequences of their actions.

[D_Bone_Steak]

I watch Christians and Catholics do the same shit. They live on their high horse and do bad shit, and then just say they're forgiven and move on as if that bad shit went anywhere.

Holding yourself and others accountable is a place of strength. The most important part is holding yourself accountable.

[Willowwww]

Why would i do that

[D_Bone_Steak]

The only way to sit on your high horse is to righteously own that. Otherwise... you do shit deceptively and evil... you'll be torn of that horse and murdered fast by the common folk. You'll do it so you don't just get murdered for the smallest offence.

[Sonorous]

It's definitely the least copium so it's goated in my eyes

[RedInnocent69]

Nothing really matters much. It’s doom alone that counts.

[MemeSupreme]

nihilism is when you spend too long on tumblr

[Willowwww]

What is special about tumblr?

[seeyounexttuesday]

It's a philosophy for a child.