Nihilism and Existentialism

Nihilism is a philosophy that can be explained as all of the following, EXCEPT. . .

• A belief that there is no purpose in life

• A belief that our actions define our purpose in life

• A belief that there is no good and no bad

• A belief that humans are alive to survive, and we all live and die.

Existentialism is a philosophy that can be explained by all of the following, EXCEPT. . .

• A belief that we create meaning in our lives by the decisions we make

• A belief that humans do not have a pre-defined box to fit into

• A belief that our destiny is in our own hands

• A belief that humans came from nothing, so nothing actually matters

If a person often says, "Nothing matters, so I'm going to do whatever."

What philosophy fits them best?

• Existentialism

• Nihilism

If a person says, "I believe in setting my future children and family up for success, so I am building wealth and making college funds to pass down."

What philosophy fits them best?

• Existentialism

• Nihilism

Is belief in a God or Gods a prequisite for nihilism and existentialism?

• Yes

• No

Which philiosophy is usually associated with negativity?

• Nihilism

• Existentialism

Which movie description is more associated with Existentialism?

• No Country for Old Men has portrayed what it is like to have 'no strings attached to life' by incorporating an antagonist that kills with no remorse and empty settings

• Everything Everywhere All At Once argues that we should face life with kindness and positivity to make the world better.

Which lyric is more associated with Nihilism?

• "Despite all my rage, I am still just a rat in a cage" "and I still believe that I cannot be saved."

• "Tomorrow's getting harder, make no mistake. Luck ain't even lucky, got to make your own breaks. It's my life and it's now or never I ain't gonna live forever."