Quiz on Existentialism

Quiz on Existentialism

Test your knowledge on existentialism with these 10 questions. How well do you understand the philosophy of existence?

published on March 09
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Who is considered the father of existentialism?

Who is considered the father of existentialism?
Soren Kierkegaard
Friedrich Nietzsche
Jean-Paul Sartre
Martin Heidegger
2/10

Which French philosopher is famous for his work 'Being and Nothingness'?

Which French philosopher is famous for his work 'Being and Nothingness'?
Jean-Paul Sartre
Albert Camus
Simone de Beauvoir
Maurice Merleau-Ponty
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What is the central idea of existentialism?

What is the central idea of existentialism?
Existence precedes essence
Life has no meaning
God is dead
Reality is an illusion
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Which playwright is known for his existentialist play 'No Exit'?

Which playwright is known for his existentialist play 'No Exit'?
Jean-Paul Sartre
Albert Camus
Samuel Beckett
Eugene Ionesco
5/10

According to existentialism, what is the ultimate source of meaning?

According to existentialism, what is the ultimate source of meaning?
Individual choice
Divine revelation
Societal norms
Scientific laws
6/10

Which novel by Albert Camus explores the theme of the absurd?

Which novel by Albert Camus explores the theme of the absurd?
The Stranger
Nausea
The Plague
The Fall
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What does the phrase 'Existence precedes essence' mean?

What does the phrase 'Existence precedes essence' mean?
We define ourselves through our actions
Our essence determines our existence
We are products of our environment
Our existence is predetermined
8/10

Which existentialist thinker introduced the concept of 'bad faith'?

Which existentialist thinker introduced the concept of 'bad faith'?
Jean-Paul Sartre
Martin Heidegger
Maurice Merleau-Ponty
Simone de Beauvoir
9/10

What is the title of Kierkegaard's philosophical work that explores the concept of dread?

What is the title of Kierkegaard's philosophical work that explores the concept of dread?
The Concept of Anxiety
Fear and Trembling
Either/Or
Sickness Unto Death
10/10

Which existentialist thinker is known for his idea of 'authenticity'?

Which existentialist thinker is known for his idea of 'authenticity'?
Martin Heidegger
Albert Camus
Jean-Paul Sartre
Simone de Beauvoir