What is the School of Nihilism?

The School of Nihilism is a means of explaining important ideas and concepts within Nihilism using books, films, and so on, in an interactive question and answer form. The Modules are designed to be printed so that you can write your answers and notes on the paper, and collect each module together in a notebook. Or you can type your answers into your computer.

The focus here is to improve your awareness of nihilism in everyday life, and the questions and answers are merely intended to help illuminate the pertinent aspects within the study.

Module 1 - Morality

Module 1 is based on the documentary film Stranded: I've Come from a Plane That Crashed on the Mountains (2007) DVD. After watching the movie there are a few questions for you to answer. Click on the bulleted link below to read the 'Questions' page. Think about what you saw in the film and write down your answers and comments. Then click on the link to the 'Answers' page inside the .pdf file for further details.

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Module 2 - Measurement

Module 2 is based on a BBC science news article. Think about what you read and write down your answers and comments. Then click on the link to the 'Answers' page inside the .pdf file.

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Module 3 - Appreciating Nihilism in Art

Module 3 is a tour of famous paintings elaborating upon nihilism and nihilistic themes within. After you write your responses click on the link to the 'Answers' page inside the .pdf file.

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Module 4 - Developing Clarity of Thought & Using a Methodology for Coherent Thinking

Module 4 will help you develop the critical thinking perspective necessary for avoiding the intellectual and psychological tricks and scams that pervade the Internet. After you write your responses click on the link to the 'Answers' page inside the .pdf file for more details.

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