Quiz#1

1. What is nihilism? Is it correct to say it is the belief in nothing?
Nihilism is the philosophical belief that suggest the negation of one or more commonly meaningful aspects of life. Nihilism has different forms such as existential nihilism, moral nihilism, epistemological, metaphysical or ontological. Existential nihilism argues that life is without objective meaning, purpose or intrinsic value. Moral nihilism argues that morality does not inherently exist, and that any moral values a person has are abstractly contrived. The other forms of nihilism argue that knowledge is not possible and that some aspects of reality do not exist as such, contrary to the majority of believes. Sometimes nihilism is used to explain the general mood of despair "perceived pointlessness of existence that one may develop upon realizing there are no necessary norms, rules or laws".  It not exactly correct to say that it is the belief in nothing because there are different forms of nihilism and just because you agree with one form it does not mean you agree with the other.

2. What are the differences between Greco-Roman and Judeo-Christian values according to Nietzsche? Which values does he believe are better for living a full and healthy life and why?

The difference between Greco-Roman and Judeo-Christian values according to Nietzsche is that Roman culture and civilization are built on violence and oppression. While Christian goes against instincts, wants, desires on the side and conscious will and values. The values he believes are better for living a full and healthy life is man nature which enables him to achieve his goals and wants in life.
3. Why is Dada art so pessimistic and bizzare? What groups in Germany society where Dada artists trying to discredit and undermine?
Dada art is so pessimistic and bizzare because the artist involve in this movement shared their dislike of the war with comical art that would offend the parties involve in the war. The groups in Germany society that Dada artists were trying to discredit and undermine were the government officials, "the president" dictator and the military involve in the war.
4. How many jobs does Dr. Caligari have in the film?
Dr. Caligari has two jobs in the film. One is being the head of the institute and the second is sleepwalker.
5. Why does Siddhartha leave his father?
Siddhartha leaves his father after encountering a couple of ill fortune men. He decides to become a Samana and learn the meaning of life. He searches for total spiritual enlightenment.
6. How does Cesare "die" in the film?
Cesare "dies" in the film of a heart attack when he is running away from Francis.
7. Why is the river so important to Siddharta at the end of the novel? 

The river is important to Siddharta at the end of the novel because it represents life itself, time, and the path to enlightenment.