Het Europese Nihilisme by Paul van Tongeren

The book offers a compact diagnosis of a pervasive crisis of meaning in modern Europe, tracing how philosophical, cultural and political developments have fostered a form of nihilism that erodes shared values and authority. It explores the historical roots and contemporary manifestations of this condition—from intellectual skepticism and moral relativism to social alienation and political disorientation—and examines the consequences for personal identity, community life and public institutions. Combining critical history with philosophical reflection, the work urges a conscious reappraisal of underlying assumptions and points toward possibilities for moral and cultural renewal beyond mere despair or cynicism.