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Pensées by Blaise Pascal
  • 1. What is the main theme of 'Pensées'?
A) The history of mathematics.
B) The nature of human existence and faith.
C) Political philosophy.
D) The mechanics of natural science.
  • 2. What does Pascal suggest is the ultimate purpose of human life?
A) To seek God.
B) To gain knowledge.
C) To achieve happiness.
D) To create art.
  • 3. Which philosophical approach does Pascal critique in 'Pensées'?
A) Romanticism.
B) Empiricism.
C) Nihilism.
D) Rationalism.
  • 4. What literary form does Pascal use in 'Pensées'?
A) Plays.
B) Sonnets.
C) Novels.
D) Fragments.
  • 5. Which of the following does Pascal emphasize is unreliable?
A) Emotional responses.
B) Natural instincts.
C) Societal norms.
D) Human reason.
  • 6. What wager does Pascal propose?
A) The wager on human reason.
B) The wager on historical truths.
C) The wager on social contracts.
D) The wager on God's existence.
  • 7. What does Pascal argue about the certainty of God's existence?
A) It cannot be known through reason alone.
B) It can be proved mathematically.
C) It is a universally accepted fact.
D) It is unnecessary to prove.
  • 8. Pascal describes humanity's dual nature as both:
A) Noble and base.
B) Intelligent and foolish.
C) Strong and weak.
D) Great and wretched.
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