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I think we definitely take for granted how much of an effect nihilism has had on shaping our modern political culture.
I've written a short piece that suggests Nietzsche's nihilism as a kind of driving force behind Cameron's plans for the Big Society if you're interested in taking a look?
http://www.varsity.co.uk/opinion/3065
Posted by: Ayaz Manji | 22/01/2011 at 02:53 PM