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  2. Philosophical pessimism - Wikipedia

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    In short, pessimists view existence, overall, as having a deleterious effect on living beings: to be alive is to be put in a bad position. [5]: 4 [6]: 27–29 [7] [11] The bad prevails over the good — generally, the bad wins over the good. [9] [2] This can be understood in two ways. Firstly, one can make a case that — irrespective of the ...

  3. Existential nihilism - Wikipedia

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    Existential nihilism is the philosophical theory that life has no objective meaning or purpose. [1] The inherent meaninglessness of life is largely explored in the philosophical school of existentialism, where one can potentially create their own subjective "meaning" or "purpose".

  4. The Sickness unto Death - Wikipedia

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    The Sickness unto Death (Danish: Sygdommen til Døden) is a book written by Danish philosopher Søren Kierkegaard in 1849 under the pseudonym Anti-Climacus. A work of Christian existentialism, the book is about Kierkegaard's concept of despair, which he equates with the Christian concept of sin, which he terms "the sin of despair".

  5. The Definition of Life Is Bad and Doesn't Make Sense - AOL

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    Scientists have debated the definition of life for decades, but they still lack a consensus on the answer. Skip to main content. Lifestyle. 24/7 help. For premium support please call: ...

  6. Fatigue - Wikipedia

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    Fatigue in a medical context is used to cover experiences of low energy that are not caused by normal life. [2] [3]A 2021 review proposed a definition for fatigue as a starting point for discussion: "A multi-dimensional phenomenon in which the biophysiological, cognitive, motivational and emotional state of the body is affected resulting in significant impairment of the individual's ability to ...

  7. Therapeutic nihilism - Wikipedia

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    In his book Medical Nemesis, Illich claimed that the great increase in life expectancy and public health experienced in his era was due to improved nutrition and sanitation, rather than innovation in drugs and medicines. He also believed there was an excess of physicians, surgeries and prescriptions.

  8. Euphemism - Wikipedia

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    A euphemism (/ ˈ juː f ə m ɪ z əm / YOO-fə-miz-əm) is an innocuous word or expression used in place of one that is deemed offensive or suggests something unpleasant. [1] Some euphemisms are intended to amuse, while others use bland, inoffensive terms for concepts that the user wishes to downplay.

  9. Snacking’s Bad Rap Might Be Undeserved, New Research Suggests

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    More than 90% of American adults have one or more snacks a day, but snacking has gotten a bad reputation for being a harmful habit. Now, new research suggests that snacking can be good for you ...