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MORAL NIHILISM

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There is 1 meaning of the phrase Moral Nihilism.

Moral Nihilism - as a noun

The meta-ethical view that nothing is intrinsically moral or immoral.

Example: "The moral nihilism of celebrity culture is played out on reality television shows, most of which encourage a dark voyeurism into other people's humiliation, pain, weakness, and betrayal."

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
ethical nihilism

Example Sentences

"The protagonist of the novel embraces moral nihilism and believes that there are no inherent moral principles."
"Some philosophers argue that moral nihilism leads to a lack of personal responsibility for one's actions."
"The debate on moral nihilism versus moral relativism has been ongoing for centuries."
"She adopted moral nihilism as her philosophical stance after experiencing a series of personal tragedies."
"Many critics argue that moral nihilism opens the door to moral chaos and societal instability."
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