Which of the following philosophers is an advocate of nihilism?
A) Oswald Spengler
B) Karl Marx
C) Francis Fukuyama
D) Arthur Schopenhauer

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Arthur Schopenhauer is known for his advocacy of nihilism, as he believed that life is ultimately meaningless and devoid of purpose. He famously wrote, "The world is my idea: this is a truth which holds good for everything that lives and knows, though man alone can bring it into reflective and abstract consciousness… Life is an oscillation between the two poles of pain and boredom."

Which of the Following Philosophers Is an Advocate of Nihilism