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