On the Heights of Despair by Emil Cioran
- 1. Who is the author of 'On the Heights of Despair'?
A) Friedrich Nietzsche
B) Emil Cioran
C) Arthur Schopenhauer
D) Jean-Paul Sartre
- 2. In which language was 'On the Heights of Despair' originally written?
A) French
B) English
C) German
D) Romanian
- 3. What philosophical perspective does Cioran explore in this work?
A) Pragmatism
B) Utilitarianism
C) Empiricism
D) Nihilism
- 4. During which year was 'On the Heights of Despair' first published?
A) 1934
B) 1945
C) 1950
D) 1928
- 5. Which artistic influence can be seen in Cioran's writing?
A) Surrealism
B) Modernism
C) Romanticism
D) Realism
- 6. Which statement best describes the tone of 'On the Heights of Despair'?
A) Ebullient
B) Neutral
C) Pessimistic
D) Optimistic
- 7. In 'On the Heights of Despair', Cioran's view of humanity can be summarized as?
A) Flawed and suffering
B) Trivial and unimportant
C) Free and joyful
D) Noble and perfect
- 8. What philosophical view does Cioran challenge in this book?
A) Capitalism
B) Rationalism
C) Empiricism
D) Marxism
- 9. How does Cioran perceive time in 'On the Heights of Despair'?
A) A construct of the mind
B) A source of suffering
C) A gift
D) A linear progression
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