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