Нигилизм...What is this phenomenon? So called the doctrine, which asserts that all life and reality are limited only by phenomena, there is nothing above the sensual. But this is only a theory of nihilism, in fact, this concept denies the importance of good, valor and truth and the higher foundations of being.
The development of nihilism began in the nineteenth century.resulting from the influx of atheistic and materialistic ideas. Nihilists held the point of view of complete denial, for them there was nothing worthy of respect. They considered everything that people were accustomed to admire as trifles, sneered at generally accepted categories, tried to break and reject everything that had been approved a century ago.
Concept of nihilism
The nihilists themselves considered themselves to be people whoeverything is treated critically, does not recognize authority and does not accept principles on faith. The denial of the nihilists reached mania, they were even ashamed if they had to share their opinions with anyone. Nihilism - what is it? Unconditional denial or contradiction of the principles? According to nihilism, all the ideals of mankind are just ghosts that limit a person’s free consciousness and prevent him from living properly.
Nihilism recognized in this world only matteronly the atoms that form this or that phenomenon. The main causes of nihilism are selfishness and a sense of self-preservation, which does not know the feeling of spiritual love. Everything creative, in the opinion of nihilists, is sheer nonsense, unnecessary and artificial. It is clear that they were also hostile towards religion. Nihilism denies the existence of God and the immortality of the soul.
Moreover, answering the question: “Nihilism - what is it?”, It is impossible not to note the moral promiscuity that nihilists preached. They did not consider it necessary to preserve moral modesty, since shame is one of the signs of weakness.
Characteristic features of Russian nihilism
According to the views of nihilism, marriage and family ties of allLevels were considered only incomprehensible and unnecessary prejudice. This teaching ridiculed the manifestation of cordial and kindred affections. In their relations with their relatives, nihilists showed insensitivity, and as a result of spiritual degradation, nihilists became harsh cynics not only in words but also in deeds: nihilists sought to neglect all the rules of decency in actions, in communication, and even in dressing.
Denial is the main featureRussian nihilism. Representatives themselves have defined nihilism in this way - that it is “not to take seriously anything, only to swear”. Therefore, it is understandable that the negations of nihilists led to the complete destruction of the inner world, leaving behind the emptiness and the sad joyless nothingness. Only the negative is close to the nihilists, they are filled with contempt for everything.
This teaching is manifested in exaggerated doubt.in well-known principles and values. There is also legal nihilism, in which the object of denial is law. In this kind of nihilism, legal norms are not considered an ideal way to regulate social relations.
