Please read the following
definition and then answer a few questions. Nihilism
--- An extreme attitude of skepticism that denies everyday realties around
us. Rejection of distinctions in moral value and a willingness to repudiate
previous ideas about how to live. The belief that destruction of existing political
or social institutions is necessary for future improvement.
1. Do you believe
many people you meet and work with reflect a negative and fearful attitude today? Yes No I don't understand this stuff
2. Do you believe that
people's attitudes reflect negative and somewhat hopeless feelings? Yes, definitely Yes, probably No, not likely No, definitely not I don't understand this stuff
3. Do you believe that
people's attitudes reflect a fear for their places in today's technological world? Yes, definitely Yes, probably No, not likely No, definitely not I don't understand this stuff
4. Do you believe the
Clinton years instilled a spirit of disgust for established institutions including
politics, our society, patriotism and the military? Yes, definitely Yes, probably No, not likely No, definitely not I don't understand this stuff
5. Do you believe
the al-Qaeda and Taliban groups exhibit behaviors motivated by nihilistic attitudes? Yes, definitely Yes, probably No, not likely No, definitely not I don't understand this stuff
6. Do you believe
that the attacks of September 11, 2001, are starting to awaken us to positive, upbeat
values, perspectives of cooperation and increased civility? Yes,
definitely Yes,
probably No,
not likely No,
definitely not I
don't understand this stuff
7. We are
starting to move to more positive perspectives. Agree, definitely Disagree, definitely not I don't
understand this stuff
8. About what
portion of people you come into contact with have negative perspectives?
9. About what
portion of people you come into contact with demonstrate fearful perspectives?
10. From the
"That's Entertainment" category under "Thank you, Hollywood": The following are some examples of hundreds of
DVD covers found while
The
question: Is this marketing a product of a nihilistic subculture?
Of course No I don't understand
11. Do you have any
thoughts about the long-term effects of living with a negative perspective and attitude?
12. I am: Female Male
13. My age group is: Under 20 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60-69 70
& older