Question

Compare how pessimism and existentialism are similar to each other. (1 point)

Responses

Both are intellectual movements that focus on negativity.
Both are intellectual movements that focus on negativity.

Both are intellectual movements that were created in the twentieth century.
Both are intellectual movements that were created in the twentieth century.

Both are intellectual movements that were prominent post-World War II.
Both are intellectual movements that were prominent post-World War II.

Both are intellectual movements that focus on positivity.

Answer 1

Both are intellectual movements that were prominent post-World War II.

Answer 2

[AI-generated answer — Bot GPT 3.5]

None of the provided responses accurately compare pessimism and existentialism. The correct comparison would be that both pessimism and existentialism emphasize the challenging aspects of human existence, questioning traditional beliefs and exploring themes such as uncertainty, absurdity, and the search for meaning in life. Both philosophies are concerned with the darker aspects of existence and the human condition, often leading to a sense of despair or nihilism.