Grendel ISMS

existentialism

each man exists as an individual in a purposeless universe, and he must oppose his hostile environment through the exercise of his free will.

nihilism

the belief that there is no meaning or purpose in existence

solipsism

the theory that the self is the only thing really existent

heroism

qualities of bravery, noble action; admired by others

nationalism

patriotism; national interests are most important

imperialism

an empire of many nations and areas all controlled by a central government

objectivism

the doctrine that stresses the objective reality of all that is known or perceived (an object as distinguished from something existing only in the mind)

materialism

the doctrine that matter is the only reality and that everything in the world, including thought, will, feeling, can be explained only in terms of matter; comfort, pleasure, and wealth are the only or highest goals or values

anarchism

all forms of government interfere unjustly with individual liberty and are, therefore, undesirable

dogmatism

the expression of an opinion or belief as if it were a fact: positiveness in assertion of opinion especially when unwarranted or arrogant. A dogmatic assertion of opinion, usually without reference to evidence.

determinism

everything is entirely determined by a sequence of causes—choice of action not free, but determined by a sequence of causes independent of will (mechanical)

isolationism

stay out of other's area. a policy of remaining apart from the affairs or interests of other groups, especially the political affairs of other countries.

empiricism

in philosophy, the theory that sensory experience is the only source of knowledge; dependence of a person on his own experience and observation, disregarding theory, reasoning, and science

pessimism

the doctrine or belief that the existing world is the worst possible; belief that evil outweighs good; the practice of looking at the dark side

mysticism

doctrine that it is possible to achieve communion with God through contemplation and love without the medium of human reasoning; achieving spiritual truths through intuition