Exploring Existentialism

Exploring Existentialism

Dive into the philosophical realm of existentialism with this quiz. Test your knowledge on key concepts and thinkers of this profound philosophy.

published on October 01, 2024
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The concept of 'bad faith' in existentialism refers to:

The concept of 'bad faith' in existentialism refers to:
Being morally wrong
Denying one's freedom and responsibility
Having religious doubts
Lying to others
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Who is considered the father of existentialism?

Who is considered the father of existentialism?
David Hume
Immanuel Kant
Søren Kierkegaard
Karl Marx
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What does Martin Heidegger mean by 'Being-toward-death'?

What does Martin Heidegger mean by 'Being-toward-death'?
An authentic acknowledgment of mortality
Ignoring the inevitability of death
Living a hedonistic lifestyle
An obsession with death
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Which best describes 'existential angst'?

Which best describes 'existential angst'?
Joy of freedom
A physical sensation of pain
Anxiety over life's meaninglessness
A state of deep love
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What is the existentialist stance on free will and determinism?

What is the existentialist stance on free will and determinism?
Free will is irrelevant to existence
Humans have absolute free will
Life is entirely determined by external forces
Free will is an illusion
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Which term is NOT associated with existentialism?

Which term is NOT associated with existentialism?
Mimesis
Authenticity
Freedom
Despair
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In existentialism, 'the Other' refers to:

In existentialism, 'the Other' refers to:
Other people seen as a limiting force
Any non-human entity
The inner self
God or a divine being
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Which French existentialist wrote 'The Stranger'?

Which French existentialist wrote 'The Stranger'?
Simone de Beauvoir
Maurice Merleau-Ponty
Albert Camus
Jean-Paul Sartre
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Simone de Beauvoir's existentialist text 'The Second Sex' explores:

Simone de Beauvoir's existentialist text 'The Second Sex' explores:
Existentialism and nature
Existentialism and technology
Existentialism and language
Existentialism and feminism
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Friedrich Nietzsche is popularly known for declaring:

Friedrich Nietzsche is popularly known for declaring:
To be is to be perceived
Religion is the opium of the people
God is dead
God is love
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Which book by Jean-Paul Sartre is considered a cornerstone of existentialist literature?

Which book by Jean-Paul Sartre is considered a cornerstone of existentialist literature?
The Gay Science
Being and Nothingness
Being and Time
Critique of Pure Reason