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 May 12, 2006

Nightlite

When you stretch your nut sack and shine a flashlight through it with the lights off.

She said she stubbed her toe on the bed because it was dark, so I gave her the nightlite.

by Flames Newsman July 29, 2020

Nightly Routine

The act of jerking off before bed.

Don’t talk to me if I have completed my nightly routine!

by Namssa96 March 21, 2020

Nikhila

A person who loves laughing and hanging out with friends. She's very lovable and is loyal to those that are close to her.

Nikhila is such a good friend... she helped me with my homework.

by PickleIckleMaster March 15, 2013

Nihilanthic

Ass-bite. Uses IRC to find a meaning in life, yet can't find his own dick from a pencil.

What is the meaning of Nihilanthic

by digital1337 August 12, 2003

nightluxe

An aesthetic involving the big city, penthouses and life in luxury

What’s your aesthetic?
Oh mine is definitely Nightluxe!

by piss bby November 10, 2020

Nightlight

A tool commonly used by children under the age of 8 to scare the piss out of the boogeyman as he creeps out of the closet. Causes burning of the scalp, eyes, and genitals.

John's nightlight really helped him get to sleep.

by Kyleddeck August 27, 2008