Understanding Nihilism

What does nihilism fundamentally deny?

• The value of emotions

• The importance of science

• The existence of a higher power

• The existence of art

Which novelist is credited with popularizing the term 'nihilism'?

• Anton Chekhov

• Leo Tolstoy

• Ivan Turgenev

• Fyodor Dostoevsky

How does skepticism differ from nihilism?

• Skepticism denies the existence of the universe

• Skepticism accepts all claims without evidence

• Skepticism is a form of nihilism

• Skepticism rejects claims only if lacking empirical evidence

What was Nietzsche's main criticism of nihilism?

• It promotes religious beliefs

• It encourages scientific exploration

• It can cause individuals to lose hope in finding meaning

• It leads to excessive optimism

According to Nietzsche, what is necessary for a culture to thrive?

• Embracing nihilism

• Overcoming nihilism

• Rejecting all forms of art

• Adopting skepticism