Existentialism
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Which philosopher is often called the 'father of existentialism'?
About Existentialism
Give your memory a workout with Existentialism: 15 multiple-choice questions aimed at mixed difficulty, free to play right in your browser. Dive into the philosophy of existence, freedom, and authenticity Expect to spend about 7 minutes; every question comes with an explanation, so you learn something even when you miss.
A few sample questions
1. Which philosopher is often called the 'father of existentialism'?
Answer: Soren Kierkegaard
2. Jean-Paul Sartre's famous declaration 'existence precedes essence' means what?
Answer: We are defined by our choices, not a predetermined nature
3. Which existentialist author wrote 'The Stranger' (L'Etranger)?
Answer: Albert Camus
4. What is 'bad faith' (mauvaise foi) in Sartre's philosophy?
Answer: Denying one's freedom and responsibility
5. Nietzsche's concept of the 'Ubermensch' (Overman) represents what?
Answer: An individual who creates their own values and meaning
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Existentialism has 15 multiple-choice questions. Each one has four answer options and an explanation that appears after you answer, so you learn something even when you miss.
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