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Being and Nothingness by Jean Paul Sartre
Contributed by: Barry
  • 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) Physical observation
D) The act of self-reflection
  • 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 dictated by society
D) It is created through actions
  • 4. Which concept does Sartre explore in relation to existential dread?
A) The absurd
B) Scientific rationality
C) Optimism
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 is a barrier to understanding
B) It allows for freedom and choice
C) It is irrelevant
D) It represents despair
  • 7. In 'Being and Nothingness', how does Sartre view self-reflection?
A) As a distraction from true self
B) As purely emotional
C) As a key aspect of existence
D) As unnecessary
  • 8. What does Sartre mean by 'existential angst'?
A) A feeling of contentment
B) The joy of living
C) A fear of death
D) A feeling of anxiety stemming from freedom
  • 9. What does Sartre argue about human relationships?
A) They are simple and uncomplicated
B) They are irrelevant to existence
C) They often involve conflict
D) They are inherently love-filled
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