Either Or by Soren Kierkegaard

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

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

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

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

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

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

4. What does Kierkegaard ultimately advocate for?

A) Avoiding difficult choices
B) Purely pursuing aesthetic pleasures
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) Self-discipline
B) Inflexibility
C) Rigidity
D) Superficiality

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

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

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

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

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

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

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