Europe in the World: Conflicts, Politics, ...
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After Hope? On the Emergence of a New Nihilism
05 Nov 2025
Dear all,
We are pleased to invite you to the opening lecture of our lecture series "Europe in the World: Conflicts, Politics, Values", titled "After Hope? On the Emergence of a New Nihilism", by Aris Agoglossakis Foley (Leiden University & University of Amsterdam).
📅 Date: November 18th
⏰ Time: 15:20 - 16:50
📍 Location: Fulda University of Applied Sciences, Building 22, Room 217
By tracing nihilism from Nietzsche to the present, Agoglossakis Foley examines how the rise of what he terms "pure nihilism" is shaping political behaviour and violent extremism today, and how rejecting future-oriented narratives might open new pathways for agency in the here-and-now.
The event will be streamed in Building 22, Room 217. Online participation is also possible-please contact zhylien.kaja@sk.hs-fulda.de
Your presence and insights would be greatly valued and would contribute to a fruitful discussion.
We look forward to your participation and an engaging exchange.
Best regards,
Claudia Wiesner and Zhylien Kaja