Why do people always say that nihilism is a philosophy for children?

[Sheldor]

When it comes to nihilism, you often hear comments like “14-year-old philosophy,” “childish philosophy,” “a phase of teenage depression,” etc.
Are there really no adults who engage with this philosophical movement? I don’t get it.

In my opinion, that’s complete nonsense - especially since just because you’re having with kids, family, or whatever, that’s no justification for delegitimizing this philosophy, huh?

You’re literally distracted in that very moment from the will to live, your desire for procreation and family preservation, and your realization—how can anyone claim that’s immature? Holy low IQ.

 

[Wizardmaxxer]

normies shitting on everyone who doesn't share their conformist perspective of life

 

[Clavicus Vile]

Either low IQ, toxic positivity, or ignorant close-minded arrogance.

 

[D. B. Gooner]

Because to retards complex and esoteric = high IQ

 

[Loliraider]

When it comes to nihilism, you often hear comments like “14-year-old philosophy,” “childish philosophy,” “a phase of teenage depression,” etc.
Are there really no adults who engage with this philosophical movement? I don’t get it.

In my opinion, that’s complete nonsense - especially since just because you’re having with kids, family, or whatever, that’s no justification for delegitimizing this philosophy, huh?

You’re literally distracted in that very moment from the will to live, your desire for procreation and family preservation, and your realization—how can anyone claim that’s immature? Holy low IQ.

Because most self proclaimed nihilists are just depressed dudes whose own lives have no meaning. Instead of realizing it's over for them, they cope by saying the whole universe is pointless, kek

Your comment is a good example of someone calling people with families and purpose ''distracted'' while acting enlightened. That's very childish imo. It's just a tantrum because your own existence feels empty. A mature response would be accepting that your life is meaningless, while some rich Chad is out there living a meaningful, fulfilling life, instead of pretending the whole universe is pointless.