existentialism vs nihilism

[Rongi]

Hm, after reading that I feel pretty silly for thinking nihilism and existentialism were similiar.

I should probably read more on existentialism and nihilism. My only real frame of reference to existentialism is The Stranger. I actually thought it was an entertaining read. I have a copy of The Gay Science, but I think as of now it is a little above my reading level.

[sloth]

I found the easiest way into Nietzsche is the Geneology Of Morals - the Gay Science and Thus Spake Zarathustra are a bit flamboyant if you're looking to get a handle on his ideas. For existentialists he's existential, for post-modernists he's post-modern and for lacanians he embraces subjectivisation - a pretty amazing thinker and well worth the time.

[Jeanette X]

I can't wait for KK to come and crap up this thread.