1. What is nihilism? Is it correct to say it is the belief in nothing?
Nihilism is the rejection or disbelief in the existence of anything pertaining to an objective meaning. It is not necessarily correct to say the belief in nothing. It is only seen as a belief in nothing when it pertains to intrinsic value applied to life. Nihilists reject morals that are repressive in hope of living a full and healthy life.
Nihilism is the rejection or disbelief in the existence of anything pertaining to an objective meaning. It is not necessarily correct to say the belief in nothing. It is only seen as a belief in nothing when it pertains to intrinsic value applied to life. Nihilists reject morals that are repressive in hope of living a full and healthy life.
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?
Nietzsche believed that Judeo-Christain values were very nihilistic. They had extreme moral standards and the fact that Christianity forced itself to be seen as the man interpretation of God, it does not allow one to be skeptic and in a sense you are forced to disreguard all meaning except what is being taught. Nietzsche believed that the Greco-Roman values were better for living a full and healthy life because they did not have the strict values on life that the Christians had. They had more of a freedom when it came to actual intrinsic value.
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 it was created to mock the German society. The artists that had created Dada had viewed the german society to be corrupt and oppressive and felt that it needed to be destroyed. The groups in which Dada artists were trying to discredit and undermine were the authoritative groups. The groups that were in charge of the society and who were responsible for the way that the society was being ruled.
Dada art is so pessimistic and bizzare because it was created to mock the German society. The artists that had created Dada had viewed the german society to be corrupt and oppressive and felt that it needed to be destroyed. The groups in which Dada artists were trying to discredit and undermine were the authoritative groups. The groups that were in charge of the society and who were responsible for the way that the society was being ruled.
4. How many jobs does Dr. Caligari have in the film?
In the film Dr. Caligari has two jobs. He is a somnambulist (sleep walker) and in the "dream" is the doctor/surgeon.
5. Why does Siddhartha leave his father?
Siddhartha leaves his father because he is searching for meaning. He had been raised with the teachings of his father and the Brahmans but he was not satisfied. He had seen the traditions and rituals of his culture to no longer provide any meaning. He felt as though his soul needed more, and that it was empty. He had expected that there was more to life than he had learned thus far and he wanted to go on his own to explore it.
6. How does Cesare "die" in the film?
In the film, Cesare dies when he is running away from Francis and he catches a heart attack.
In the film, Cesare dies when he is running away from Francis and he catches a heart attack.
7. Why is the river so important to Siddhartha at the end of the novel?
The river at the end of the novel is important to Siddhartha because it makes him feel fulfilled and he finally understands what he has been searching for. The river represents how he has lived his life. It is always in existence. There is no concept of time, there is no past, present or future, it will always be everywhere at the same time. It relates to Siddhartha's own life. There was no past, because the past is still occuring. He is who he was when he was young and middle aged, and old because there is no end and he had to experience all that he did to learn this.
The river at the end of the novel is important to Siddhartha because it makes him feel fulfilled and he finally understands what he has been searching for. The river represents how he has lived his life. It is always in existence. There is no concept of time, there is no past, present or future, it will always be everywhere at the same time. It relates to Siddhartha's own life. There was no past, because the past is still occuring. He is who he was when he was young and middle aged, and old because there is no end and he had to experience all that he did to learn this.
