Citizen Podcast 335 | “Why Nihilism Is A Moral Failure"
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Dec 3, 2025 Delving into nihilism, the discussion reveals its moral failures and seductive emptiness. Dan highlights how modern nihilism arises from exhaustion and a lack of meaningful initiation. He dismantles false beliefs that fuel nihilism, emphasizing the importance of individual responsibility and moral truth. Arguing against a nihilistic worldview, he underscores the need for purpose, identity, and civic duty, linking historical moral frameworks with contemporary challenges. Ultimately, the call to action encourages listeners to embrace meaning and reject passivity.
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Nihilism Feels Easy But Destroys Meaning
- Nihilism feels like relief because it lets you drop the weight of meaning and responsibility.
- But Dan Hollaway argues it hollowed men out and inevitably leads to 'I don't matter.'
Nihilism Is Emotional Avoidance
- Modern nihilism is usually emotional avoidance, not rigorous philosophy.
- Hollaway calls it a moral failure and a surrender of duty, heritage, and self.
Turn To Natural Law, Not Cynicism
- Use natural law as the antidote because it reveals moral order through observable patterns.
- Hollaway urges aligning actions with natural law rather than opting out of moral reality.
