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Good news for nihilists? Life is meaningless after all, say philosophers
If embarking on a second year of shutdowns, social restrictions, constant health risks and existential dread has eroded your sense of life’s ultimate meaning and purpose, a new report by philosophers in Britain and Australia may offer a double whammy of encouragement.
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Tom Howell ·
Posted: May 25, 2021 4:00 AM ET | Last Updated: May 26
A new report by philosophers in Britain and Australia says life is meaningless, but that fact poses no significant problems or threats. (CBC)