I will say that you are right, because I was only using one less meaningful definition of humanism, instead of its philosophical meaning. What would you call an existentialist who strongly supports human welfare? I looked a bit into many definitions.

This one below does not say what I said, but is very existentialist as it promotes individuality and critical thinking.

"Humanism is a philosophical and ethical stance that emphasizes the value and agency of human beings, individually and collectively, and generally prefers critical thinking and evidence (rationalism and empiricism) over acceptance of dogma or superstition."

This definition for humanist says exactly what I said.

"humanist. a person having a strong interest in or concern for human welfare, values, and dignity. a person devoted to or versed in the humanities. ... (sometimes initial capital letter) a person who follows a form of philosophical or scientific humanism."

This definition is also very existentialist as it attaches prime important to humans instead of the supernatural/divine.

"an outlook or system of thought attaching prime importance to human rather than divine or supernatural matters. Humanist beliefs stress the potential value and goodness of human beings, emphasize common human needs, and seek solely rational ways of solving human problems."

Either way I am a humanist, because I agree to all 3 of these. :)

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I believe in optimistic nihilism.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MBRqu0YOH14

McCarthyism.

My contention with positive nihilism is that it doesn't seem to concern itself with human welfare. I believe that people should try to do good for others if possible, for the betterment of our entire species. I believe in a specifically philanthropic approach to existentialism (the belief that humans have no extrinsic purpose), where people try to help each other, and learn to put others before themselves at times.

Life would be a better experience for everyone if humans learned how to do that. However I'm aware that some would try to take advantage of such a system so it's not the "end all be all" of my beliefs. :/

Selfishness is a defect that people should learn how to overcome, similar to laziness. Nothing good really comes out of selfishness, but a whole lot of bad does.

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I think life has no extrinsic meaning

I believe that people should try to do good for others if possible, for the betterment of our entire species.

Oh, you rationalists!

@Shadow Alchemist: So you're an existential nihilist.

As I read more and more philosophical works, I find myself aligning with Nietzsche, in regard to stimulants, but I also like the concept behind virtue ethics.

No one on this thread said anything about pessimism.

I may or may not have misread pressimism for pessimism. WHoopie.

Don't worry Cata I forgive you.

My philosophy is that all philosophy is BS

Most philosophies are flawed for sure, but you can still broaden your perspective of the world by researching philosophies, which I think can be pretty fun.

I'm planning to take a philosophy class next semester so that I can broaden my knowledge of them. :)

Can you name one philosophy, that isn't flawed?

what does it mean that a philosophy is flawed?

Confliction

confliction with what?

With reality.

philosophy holds true at different levels and to different standards to different people

i.e. it is flawed for some people, perfect for others, depends on what kind of person you are

ok so we have a definition of that(reality). So at least one philosophical system must be true then.

@sora i think you have a very misleading idea about what philosophy is.

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ya philosophy is the study, not really interpretation of the world around us but what i mean is many people think much differently so different "philosophies" as they're being described pertain to different people

I do the things that make me feel good and doesn't hurt others.