nihilism

A philosophy based on extreme skepticism. In it's most basic form (Before it was clouded by ideas involving politics, social rhetoric, sex, drugs, rock and roll etc.), which we can refer to as "epistemological nihilism", simply denies the possibility of knowledge of truth. Previous epistemological philosophies failed in obtaining truth because all possible vessels for obtaining truth cannot be proven truthful themselves. Empiricism fails because one must assume that their senses depict an accurate portrayal of their secular existence (or that a secular world even exists, for that matter), which fuels their observations; sensations also depend on senses to provide the observer with the source of the sensation. Rationalism fails because without a secular experience, real or imaginary, one's lack of experience prevents them from being able to reason. ie, they cannot reason without the use of empirical devices. Therefore, rationalism cannot gain one knowledge without empirical methods, which are already based on assumptions (faith) of senses; assumptions cannot lead to the knowledge of truth. Intuitionalism fails because it also has the potential to utilize empirical (and rational) devices; It allows one to alter their truth based on new experiences. This leaves room for "error" and keeps "truth" from being absolute or even certain.

Empiricist: Can't you see the truth?
Person: No, I'm blind.

Rationalist: I think, therefore I am.
Person: You used speech to make that proclamation; One must use sight or hearing to interpret.

Nihilist: Nothing can be certain.
Person: You can't prove that.
Nihilist: You're catching on.

Nihilism is the only epistemological philosophy worth following.

by talkingmouth August 30, 2008

Nidhish

a way to describe a musician that is indian, fly, sexy, amazing, awesome, silly, cute, and your best friend.

or describe a person with a long last name like Shavishankar.

or describe the change from being a scene queen to a polo shirted stunna

"Hey Jacob, you are so Nidhish, it's crazy!"
or
"Uhm his name is so nidhish i dont even remember it.!"

by bigbillybobbybo September 29, 2009

existential nihilism

The feeling that nothing matters.

Giving an example of existential nihilism is so pointless. We're all gonna die anyway...

by RoninRogue November 19, 2013

Nihilistic

People need to stop confusing nihilism with being pessimistic. They are different. You can't be "unhealthily nihilsitic". Expecting the fall of humanity and our lifetime being pointless can be a positive way of life.

If you are just depressed and think life is not worth living, you are not a nihilist. Stop abusing the word.

Trevor said he was unhealthily nihilistic, but he is actually pessimistic, and not a nihilist.

by California Bae Area September 19, 2016

nidhi

Sensuality defined explicitly.

Also, bah sounds at random times make a nidhi.

- Oh, but scientists dont know aesthetics. That piece of art is so nidhi!

- He sulks so much. I bet he does a nidhi all the time.

by fundooz June 11, 2006

Nikhil

Mean's a Universal and a Complete man.

Yeah! That dude is Nikhil!

by SAA512 June 14, 2020

Nikhiled

Getting Nikhiled means to be removed from a group chat. This word can be used when someone is being very annoying to a point where you just want to get rid of them.Can also be used if you remove your self from a group chat.

1. Trevor nikhiled himself.
2. Bob is being annoying I think we should nikhil him
3. If you don't stop being annoying we're going to nikhil you

4. LMAO kevin got nikhiled cause he was being annoying

by that1brownkid October 28, 2020