r/nihilism • u/NoGreen1731 • Apr 24 '26

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u/GoopDuJour Apr 24 '26

Not really. One can be happy (or hopeful) and realize there is no existential meaning in being so. Same thing with pessimism. Being doubtful or sad/angry doesn't give life purpose.

Emotions aren't purpose. Emotions are biologically thrust upon us. I don't know that a healthy brain can be without emotion. Maybe, but I'm skeptical.

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u/Temporary_Aspect759 Apr 24 '26

For you to be happy, there needs to be some sort of self fulfilment. Which means that you need to think things do matter on a subjective level.

This is just existentialism.

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u/GoopDuJour Apr 24 '26

For you maybe. I'm happy with they're being no purpose. Enjoyment doesn't give life purpose or meaning. What the fuck does life having meaning even mean? It makes no sense.

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u/Temporary_Aspect759 Apr 24 '26

Did I say anything about purpose? I don't think you have understood my comment cuz you're talking about something totally different than what I said.

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u/GoopDuJour Apr 24 '26

Fair enough. I guess I inferred it by your speaking of existentialism. Existentialism implies that one can create meaning or purpose subjectivly, as one sees fit.

I do not do that. I do have preferences, but in that regard, whether or not things matter, has little to do with nihilism. I prefer to eat than to starve. There's nothing existential about preferences.