Either Or by Soren Kierkegaard

1. What is the primary theme of 'Either/Or'?

A) The conflict between religion and science
B) The nature of existence
C) The choice between aesthetic and ethical life
D) The development of the self

2. Who are the two main perspectives represented in 'Either/Or'?

A) Rational and irrational
B) Physical and spiritual
C) Empirical and metaphysical
D) Aesthetic and ethical

3. What does the aesthetic life prioritize in 'Either/Or'?

A) Intellectual achievement
B) Pleasure and immediacy
C) Duty and responsibility
D) Community and tradition

4. What does Kierkegaard ultimately advocate for?

A) Purely pursuing aesthetic pleasures
B) Avoiding difficult choices
C) The ethical life as a higher form of existence
D) Living a life without commitment

5. What is considered a flaw of the aesthetic life?

A) Superficiality
B) Inflexibility
C) Self-discipline
D) Rigidity

6. In 'Either/Or', what is the ethical life associated with?

A) Pleasure seeking
B) Aesthetic enjoyment
C) Intellectual pursuits
D) Moral responsibility

7. What type of writing does 'Either/Or' primarily consist of?

A) Historical narrative
B) Scientific analysis
C) Poetic literature
D) Philosophical essays

8. What does Kierkegaard suggest is required for the ethical life?

A) Commitment and responsibility
B) Self-indulgence and creativity
C) Isolation and reflection
D) Freedom and spontaneity

Created with That Quiz — the site for test creation and grading in math and other subjects.