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		AceJohnny2 on April 30, 2018 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Simone Giertz on her brain tumour [video] > A philosophical nitpick too, you're likely describing absurdism, not nihilism. You're right, thanks for the clarification! I got confused between existentialism and nihilism, I admit I don't know the differences beyond what's infiltrated pop consciousness. You sent me on a wikibrowsing quest ;)

mfoy_ on April 30, 2018 | [–]

While you're going down that rabbit hole, check out Stoicism. The Enchiridion is pretty short and sweet.

AndrewKemendo on April 30, 2018 | [–]

Excellent! Casual philosophy is a pastime of mine so I think you'll find study of existentialism engaging.

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