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