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