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