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Philosophy
| Existentialism
04-06-2026
Question 1 of 12
Which philosopher is most closely associated with the phrase 'Existence precedes essence'?
Georg Wilhelm Friedrich Hegel
Immanuel Kant
Jean-Paul Sartre
Friedrich Nietzsche
Question 2 of 12
What is the term for the feeling of disorientation, anxiety, or dread in the face of freedom and responsibility, often explored in existentialism?
Absurdism
Determinism
Angst
Nihilism
Question 3 of 12
Which concept, central to existentialist thought, emphasizes the lack of inherent meaning in the universe?
The Absurd
The Categorical Imperative
The Social Contract
The Transcendental Ego
Question 4 of 12
Which existentialist philosopher wrote 'The Myth of Sisyphus', exploring the concept of the absurd?
Martin Heidegger
Albert Camus
Simone de Beauvoir
Karl Jaspers
Question 5 of 12
What is 'bad faith' (
mauvaise foi
) in Sartre's philosophy?
Believing in objective morality.
Denying one's freedom and responsibility.
A religious doctrine.
Accepting societal norms without question.
Question 6 of 12
Which of these is a common theme in existentialist literature?
The inherent goodness of humanity
The search for meaning in a meaningless world
The power of reason to solve all problems
The importance of conforming to social expectations
Question 7 of 12
What does existentialism emphasize regarding individual existence?
The unimportance of individual experience
Personal responsibility and freedom of choice
Predetermined fate
Strict adherence to moral codes
Question 8 of 12
Which concept did Kierkegaard introduce, referring to the leap of faith one must take to find meaning?
The Übermensch
The Dialectic
The Leap of Faith
The Will to Power
Question 9 of 12
According to existentialists, what is the source of values and meaning?
Divine revelation
Human creation and choice
Natural law
Social convention
Question 10 of 12
Which of these philosophers is NOT typically considered an existentialist?
Jean-Paul Sartre
Simone de Beauvoir
Plato
Albert Camus
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