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What Is Called Thinking? by Martin Heidegger
  • 1. What does Heidegger argue is the essence of thinking?
A) Questioning
B) Answering
C) Assuming
D) Calculating
  • 2. According to Heidegger, what is the primary mode of human existence?
A) Being-in-the-world
B) Being-within
C) Being-for-others
D) Being-as-entity
  • 3. What does Heidegger say that modern technology leads to?
A) Complexity
B) Simplicity
C) Enframing
D) Liberation
  • 4. What is the importance of 'silence' in Heidegger's conception of thinking?
A) It allows for true contemplation.
B) It prevents distractions.
C) It is a sign of ignorance.
D) It is irrelevant.
  • 5. Heidegger contrasts thinking with which other activity?
A) Knowing
B) Acting
C) Calculating
D) Feeling
  • 6. What type of thinking does Heidegger criticize?
A) Technological thinking
B) Philosophical thinking
C) Creative thinking
D) Intuitive thinking
  • 7. What does Heidegger say is required for genuine thinking?
A) Writing extensively
B) Listening
C) Speaking loudly
D) Reading quickly
  • 8. In Heidegger's view, what is the relationship between Being and thinking?
A) Thinking reveals Being.
B) Being is irrelevant to thinking.
C) Thinking creates Being.
D) Thinking denies Being.
  • 9. How does Heidegger describe the act of thinking in relation to everyday life?
A) It is a distraction from reality.
B) It is mostly theoretical.
C) It is a deep engagement with existence.
D) It is rarely practiced.
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