The Philosophy Discussion Thread

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@jdsmith I think you missed the 2017 nihilism thread that was started by the mod who resigned a few weeks ago.

Trading my Humanism for Nihilism

Humanism A rationalist outlook or system of thought attaching prime importance to human rather than divine or supernatural matters. In other words, faith in our own innate goodness and ability to do the right thing without the threat of eternal damnation or the promise of countless virgins. A few years ago, an ex-mormon that I have great respect for called me a Humanist. I had never heard the term before and was very curious as to what humanism was and how he thought I was one. You see, I t…