Existentialism Quiz

Existentialism Quiz

Test your knowledge about existentialism with this 10-question quiz! See if you can answer all 10 questions correctly

published on September 18, 2023
1/10

Who is considered the father of existentialism?

Who is considered the father of existentialism?
Søren Kierkegaard
Friedrich Nietzsche
Jean-Paul Sartre
Albert Camus
2/10

Which philosopher famously stated 'Existence precedes essence'?

Which philosopher famously stated 'Existence precedes essence'?
Jean-Paul Sartre
Martin Heidegger
Friedrich Nietzsche
Simone de Beauvoir
3/10

According to existentialism, what is the main focus of human existence?

According to existentialism, what is the main focus of human existence?
Society
Religion
Individual
Nature
4/10

Which of the following is a key concept in existentialism?

Which of the following is a key concept in existentialism?
Determinism
Dualism
Authenticity
Idealism
5/10

Who wrote the influential existentialist novel 'The Stranger'?

Who wrote the influential existentialist novel 'The Stranger'?
Fyodor Dostoevsky
Albert Camus
Arthur Schopenhauer
Friedrich Nietzsche
6/10

According to existentialism, what is the meaning of life?

According to existentialism, what is the meaning of life?
Happiness
Creating one's own meaning
Fulfilling societal expectations
Attaining enlightenment
7/10

Which existentialist philosopher is known for the concept of 'absurdity'?

Which existentialist philosopher is known for the concept of 'absurdity'?
Simone de Beauvoir
Friedrich Nietzsche
Albert Camus
Martin Heidegger
8/10

Existentialists argue that human beings are:

Existentialists argue that human beings are:
Free and responsible
Determined by external forces
Purely instinctual
Unconscious and reactive
9/10

According to existentialism, what is the first and foundational act of freedom?

According to existentialism, what is the first and foundational act of freedom?
Choosing a career
Accepting responsibility for one's existence
Questioning societal norms
Pursuing personal desires
10/10

Which philosopher famously stated 'Hell is other people'?

Which philosopher famously stated 'Hell is other people'?
Jean-Paul Sartre
Friedrich Nietzsche
Simone de Beauvoir
Albert Camus