Veritascale

Veritascale Scoring Criteria

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This scoring criteria and its respective explanations are derived from ChatGPT, with special thanks to their contribution in establishing this standard.

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Veritascale is a scoring criteria used to evaluate philosophical anime. It combines core concepts from Arthur Schopenhauer's philosophy with the portrayal of animated works to assess the quality of anime in terms of authenticity, expression of pessimism, and artistic form and aesthetic value.

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Veritascale has the following advantages:

• Comprehensive evaluation: Veritascale scoring criteria cover key concepts of Arthur Schopenhauer's philosophy and incorporate evaluations of authenticity, expression of pessimism, and artistic form and aesthetic value, providing a comprehensive evaluation framework.
• Emphasis on philosophical elements: This scoring criteria incorporates philosophical perspectives, emphasizing the portrayal of human life's predicaments, exploration of human nature, and expression of pessimistic viewpoints in anime, resulting in a more profound and theoretically grounded scoring system.

Veritascale has the following disadvantages:

• Simplification of complexity: Veritascale scoring criteria simplify complex philosophical concepts and artistic elements into a few aspects and rating levels, which may not fully capture the depth and complexity of anime.
• Limitations: Veritascale scoring criteria are primarily applicable to anime that align with Arthur Schopenhauer's philosophy and may not be suitable for other types of animated works. It may not cover other philosophical schools or evaluate works in other art forms.

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Authenticity and Revelation

Does the anime authentically reveal the predicaments and suffering of human life? Does it delve into the dark side of human nature and inner anguish? If the anime can uncover deeper truths beneath surface appearances and provoke contemplation on the meaning of life and existence, it can be considered aligned with Arthur Schopenhauer's philosophy.

• Knight:The anime lacks authentic revelation of the predicaments and suffering of human life and fails to explore the dark side of human nature and inner anguish in depth.
• Black Knight:The anime partially reveals the predicaments and suffering of human life but lacks sufficient depth and authenticity in its portrayal.
• Templar:The anime reveals the predicaments and suffering of human life to a higher degree and explores the dark side of human nature and inner anguish to some extent.
• Angel:The anime authentically reveals the predicaments and suffering of human life to a significant extent, delving into the dark side of human nature and inner anguish through its plot and characters.
• Asura:The anime authentically reveals the predicaments and suffering of human life to the highest degree, exploring the dark side of human nature and inner anguish in depth through thought-provoking plotlines and character development.

Expression of Pessimism

Does the anime convey pessimistic viewpoints? Does it depict endless desires and human suffering? If the anime embodies the fundamental ideas of Arthur Schopenhauer's pessimistic philosophy in its plot, characters, and themes, it can be considered relevant to Schopenhauer's philosophy.

• Knight:The anime lacks expression and depiction of pessimistic viewpoints.
• Black Knight:The anime partially expresses pessimistic viewpoints but lacks clarity and depth.
• Templar:The anime expresses pessimistic viewpoints to a higher degree and portrays endless desires and human suffering to some extent.
• Angel:The anime significantly expresses pessimistic viewpoints, vividly illustrating endless desires and human suffering through its plot and themes.
• Asura:The anime fully expresses pessimistic viewpoints, profoundly revealing endless desires and human suffering through thought-provoking plotlines and character development.

Artistic Form and Aesthetic Value

Arthur Schopenhauer believed that art is a form of expression that transcends personal desires and helps people find inner tranquility amidst suffering. Therefore, the artistic form and aesthetic value of the anime are also crucial in evaluating its alignment with Schopenhauer's philosophy. Does the anime possess a unique artistic style and innovative forms of expression? Does it evoke emotional resonance and aesthetic enjoyment in the audience?

• Knight:The anime lacks uniqueness and innovation in artistic form and aesthetic value.
• Black Knight:The anime possesses some degree of artistic form and aesthetic value but lacks uniqueness and innovation.
• Templar:The anime exhibits artistic form and aesthetic value to a higher degree, displaying some level of uniqueness and innovation.
• Angel:The anime significantly showcases artistic form and aesthetic value, evoking emotional resonance and aesthetic enjoyment in the audience.
• Asura:The anime demonstrates exceptional artistic form and outstanding aesthetic value, providing the audience with profound aesthetic experiences.