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Being and Nothingness by Jean Paul Sartre
  • 1. What distinction does Sartre make between being-for-itself and being-in-itself?
A) Being-for-itself is conscious; being-in-itself is not
B) Both are conscious
C) Both are unconscious
D) Being-in-itself is more important
  • 2. What is the 'look' in Sartre's philosophy?
A) Physical observation
B) The awareness of being perceived by others
C) Cognition
D) The act of self-reflection
  • 3. In 'Being and Nothingness', what does Sartre argue about essence?
A) It is dictated by society
B) It is predetermined by fate
C) It is created through actions
D) It is inherent at birth
  • 4. Which literary movement is Sartre associated with?
A) Surrealism
B) Existentialism
C) Modernism
D) Romanticism
  • 5. Which concept does Sartre explore in relation to existential dread?
A) Optimism
B) Scientific rationality
C) Material wealth
D) The absurd
  • 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 unnecessary
B) As a key aspect of existence
C) As a distraction from true self
D) As purely emotional
  • 8. What does Sartre mean by 'existential angst'?
A) A feeling of anxiety stemming from freedom
B) A fear of death
C) A feeling of contentment
D) The joy of living
  • 9. What does Sartre argue about human relationships?
A) They are simple and uncomplicated
B) They are inherently love-filled
C) They often involve conflict
D) They are irrelevant to existence
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