Do nihilists believe nothing exists?

Nihilism is the belief that all values are baseless and that nothing can be known or communicated. It is often associated with extreme pessimism and a radical skepticism that condemns existence. A true nihilist would believe in nothing, have no loyalties, and no purpose other than, perhaps, an impulse to destroy.

Is Albert Camus A atheist?

Albert Camus writes of dualisms—between happiness and sadness—as well as life and death. On the other hand, Camus is not strictly an existential atheist because the acceptance of “the Absurd” implies neither the existence of God nor the nonexistence of God (compare agnosticism).

What are some examples of nihilism?

Nihilism is extreme skepticism about existence and about religious or moral principles. A desire for the complete rejection of the established order or social system and religious principles is an example of nihilism.

Who are some famous nihilists?

Luis Buñuel – film maker

Who are famous nihilistic or existential philosophers?

Søren Kierkegaard (1813-1855)

What does it mean to be an atheist?

The definition of an atheist is a person who does not believe in the existence of any kind of God or higher power. An example of an atheist is a person whose beliefs are based in science, such as the idea humans came from evolution rather than Adam and Eve.