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Being and Nothingness by Jean Paul Sartre
  • 1. What distinction does Sartre make between being-for-itself and being-in-itself?
A) Both are unconscious
B) Both are conscious
C) Being-for-itself is conscious; being-in-itself is not
D) Being-in-itself is more important
  • 2. What is the 'look' in Sartre's philosophy?
A) The awareness of being perceived by others
B) Cognition
C) The act of self-reflection
D) Physical observation
  • 3. In 'Being and Nothingness', what does Sartre argue about essence?
A) It is inherent at birth
B) It is predetermined by fate
C) It is created through actions
D) It is dictated by society
  • 4. Which concept does Sartre explore in relation to existential dread?
A) Scientific rationality
B) Optimism
C) The absurd
D) Material wealth
  • 5. Which literary movement is Sartre associated with?
A) Surrealism
B) Existentialism
C) Romanticism
D) Modernism
  • 6. What is the significance of 'nothingness' in Sartre's philosophy?
A) It allows for freedom and choice
B) It is a barrier to understanding
C) It is irrelevant
D) It represents despair
  • 7. In 'Being and Nothingness', how does Sartre view self-reflection?
A) As unnecessary
B) As purely emotional
C) As a key aspect of existence
D) As a distraction from true self
  • 8. What does Sartre mean by 'existential angst'?
A) A fear of death
B) A feeling of anxiety stemming from freedom
C) A feeling of contentment
D) The joy of living
  • 9. What does Sartre argue about human relationships?
A) They are simple and uncomplicated
B) They are irrelevant to existence
C) They are inherently love-filled
D) They often involve conflict
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