Match List I with List II: List I (Word/Expression/Specialised term): A. Nihilism, B. Fatalism, C. Hedonism, D. Egoism. List II (Meaning): 1. The belief that pleasure is the most important thing in life, 2. The fact of accepting that you cannot prevent something from happening, 3. The fact of thinking that you are better or more important than anyone else, 4. The denial of all reality.
A.A-3, B-1, C-2, D-4
B.A-4, B-2, C-1, D-3✓ Correct
C.A-4, B-1, C-2, D-3
D.A-3, B-2, C-1, D-4
Explanation
Nihilism is the philosophical view that denies all meaning, value, and reality (A-4). Fatalism is the belief that all events are predetermined and inevitable - accepting one cannot prevent things (B-2). Hedonism is the doctrine that pleasure is the highest good and most important thing in life (C-1). Egoism is the belief in self-importance/thinking oneself superior to others (D-3). The correct matching is A-4, B-2, C-1, D-3.
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