Philosophy Talks: Nihilism

“I look up to heaven only when I want to sneeze."
-Ivan Turgenev, Fathers and Sons

It's a funny line, but it points to one of philosophy's most unsettling questions:

What if life has no inherent meaning?

Most people hear nihilism and think, "Nothing matters." But is that really what it means?

Join us for an open discussion as we explore one of philosophy's most misunderstood ideas. Together we'll wrestle with questions like:

-Does life have objective meaning?
-If the universe doesn't give us purpose, where does meaning come from?
-Does mortality make life meaningless, or more precious?
-Do we discover meaning, or create it?

Drawing from Nietzsche, Schopenhauer, Turgenev, Camus, and others, we'll connect these ideas to everyday life. This isn't a lecture, it's a thoughtful, respectful conversation where everyone is welcome, whether you're new to philosophy or have been reading it for years.

Come with questions. Leave with more.

No background in philosophy is necessary, just curiosity.

If life has no inherent meaning... what then?