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Either Or by Soren Kierkegaard - Exam
Contributed by: Hatton
  • 1. What is the primary theme of 'Either/Or'?
A) The development of the self
B) The nature of existence
C) The choice between aesthetic and ethical life
D) The conflict between religion and science
  • 2. Who are the two main perspectives represented in 'Either/Or'?
A) Physical and spiritual
B) Empirical and metaphysical
C) Aesthetic and ethical
D) Rational and irrational
  • 3. What does the aesthetic life prioritize in 'Either/Or'?
A) Pleasure and immediacy
B) Duty and responsibility
C) Community and tradition
D) Intellectual achievement
  • 4. What does Kierkegaard ultimately advocate for?
A) Avoiding difficult choices
B) Living a life without commitment
C) The ethical life as a higher form of existence
D) Purely pursuing aesthetic pleasures
  • 5. What is considered a flaw of the aesthetic life?
A) Superficiality
B) Self-discipline
C) Inflexibility
D) Rigidity
  • 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) Scientific analysis
D) Historical narrative
  • 8. What does Kierkegaard suggest is required for the ethical life?
A) Freedom and spontaneity
B) Isolation and reflection
C) Self-indulgence and creativity
D) Commitment and responsibility
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