Quiz 1

1.      What is nihilism? Is it correct to say it is thebelief in nothing?
Nihilism is an extremist idea which claims that life has no meaning. Yes it would be correct to say that nihilism is a belief in nothing because nihilist do not believe in anything but the fact that human existence is useless.

2.      What are the differences between Greco-Roman andJudeo-Christian values according to Nietzsche? Which values does he believe arebetter for living a full and healthy life and why?
Greco-Roman values support human nature while Judeo Christian values suppress human nature. Nietzche believes that Greco-Roman values are better for living a full life because they allow people to be who they really are and they allow humans to destroy which is what he thinks is their primary purpose.

3.      Why is Dada art so pessimistic and bizzare? Whatgroups in Germany society where Dada artists trying to discredit and undermine?
Dada art is pessimistic because it is a reflection of German society during and after the War. The Dada artists were trying to discredit upper society.


4.      How many jobs does Dr. Caligari have in the film?
Dr Caligari has three jobs.

5. Why does Siddhartha leave his father?
Siddhartha leaves his father because he learned all he could from his father and felt that by leaving he could learn more elsewhere.

6. How does Cesare "die" in the film?
Cesare fakes his death by pretending to jump off the cliff because he could not out run the servants.
 
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 signifies the place where Siddhartha found the ultimate wisdom.  It is the place where he became at one with himself.