On the Heights of Despair by Emil Cioran
- 1. Who is the author of 'On the Heights of Despair'?
A) Arthur Schopenhauer
B) Friedrich Nietzsche
C) Jean-Paul Sartre
D) Emil Cioran
- 2. In which language was 'On the Heights of Despair' originally written?
A) French
B) German
C) English
D) Romanian
- 3. What philosophical perspective does Cioran explore in this work?
A) Utilitarianism
B) Nihilism
C) Empiricism
D) Pragmatism
- 4. Which artistic influence can be seen in Cioran's writing?
A) Modernism
B) Realism
C) Surrealism
D) Romanticism
- 5. In 'On the Heights of Despair', Cioran's view of humanity can be summarized as?
A) Trivial and unimportant
B) Noble and perfect
C) Free and joyful
D) Flawed and suffering
- 6. During which year was 'On the Heights of Despair' first published?
A) 1934
B) 1950
C) 1928
D) 1945
- 7. Which statement best describes the tone of 'On the Heights of Despair'?
A) Pessimistic
B) Ebullient
C) Neutral
D) Optimistic
- 8. What philosophical view does Cioran challenge in this book?
A) Empiricism
B) Capitalism
C) Marxism
D) Rationalism
- 9. How does Cioran perceive time in 'On the Heights of Despair'?
A) A source of suffering
B) A construct of the mind
C) A gift
D) A linear progression
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