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The Existentialist Critique of Traditional Morality

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According to existentialism, what is the primary source of moral values?

  1. God

  2. Society

  3. Reason

  4. The individual


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Existentialism emphasizes the importance of individual freedom and choice, and argues that moral values are not objective or universal, but rather are created and defined by individuals.

What is the existentialist critique of traditional morality?

  1. It is too rigid and inflexible.

  2. It is based on external authority.

  3. It does not take into account the individual's unique situation.

  4. All of the above.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Existentialism argues that traditional morality is too rigid and inflexible, that it is based on external authority rather than on the individual's own experience and values, and that it does not take into account the individual's unique situation.

What is the existentialist concept of authenticity?

  1. Being true to oneself.

  2. Living in accordance with one's values.

  3. Making choices that are consistent with one's beliefs.

  4. All of the above.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Existentialism emphasizes the importance of authenticity, which is being true to oneself, living in accordance with one's values, and making choices that are consistent with one's beliefs.

What is the existentialist concept of freedom?

  1. The ability to choose one's own destiny.

  2. The ability to act without constraint.

  3. The ability to create one's own values.

  4. All of the above.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Existentialism emphasizes the importance of freedom, which is the ability to choose one's own destiny, to act without constraint, and to create one's own values.

What is the existentialist concept of responsibility?

  1. The obligation to make choices that are consistent with one's values.

  2. The obligation to take responsibility for one's actions.

  3. The obligation to care for others.

  4. All of the above.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Existentialism emphasizes the importance of responsibility, which is the obligation to make choices that are consistent with one's values, to take responsibility for one's actions, and to care for others.

Which existentialist philosopher argued that existence precedes essence?

  1. Jean-Paul Sartre

  2. Albert Camus

  3. Simone de Beauvoir

  4. Martin Heidegger


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Jean-Paul Sartre argued that existence precedes essence, meaning that our existence as human beings is not determined by any fixed or predetermined essence, but rather is created and defined by our actions and choices.

Which existentialist philosopher argued that the absurd is the fundamental condition of human existence?

  1. Jean-Paul Sartre

  2. Albert Camus

  3. Simone de Beauvoir

  4. Martin Heidegger


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Albert Camus argued that the absurd is the fundamental condition of human existence, meaning that there is a fundamental contradiction between the human desire for meaning and order and the meaningless and chaotic nature of the universe.

Which existentialist philosopher argued that women are the 'second sex'?

  1. Jean-Paul Sartre

  2. Albert Camus

  3. Simone de Beauvoir

  4. Martin Heidegger


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Simone de Beauvoir argued that women are the 'second sex', meaning that they are systematically oppressed and marginalized in society.

Which existentialist philosopher argued that the human being is a 'being-in-the-world'?

  1. Jean-Paul Sartre

  2. Albert Camus

  3. Simone de Beauvoir

  4. Martin Heidegger


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Martin Heidegger argued that the human being is a 'being-in-the-world', meaning that we are not separate from the world but rather are embedded in it and constantly interacting with it.

Which existentialist philosopher argued that the human being is a 'project'?

  1. Jean-Paul Sartre

  2. Albert Camus

  3. Simone de Beauvoir

  4. Martin Heidegger


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Jean-Paul Sartre argued that the human being is a 'project', meaning that we are constantly creating and recreating ourselves through our actions and choices.

Which existentialist philosopher argued that the human being is 'condemned to be free'?

  1. Jean-Paul Sartre

  2. Albert Camus

  3. Simone de Beauvoir

  4. Martin Heidegger


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Jean-Paul Sartre argued that the human being is 'condemned to be free', meaning that we cannot escape our freedom and responsibility to make choices.

Which existentialist philosopher argued that the human being is a 'passion'?

  1. Jean-Paul Sartre

  2. Albert Camus

  3. Simone de Beauvoir

  4. Martin Heidegger


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Albert Camus argued that the human being is a 'passion', meaning that we are driven by our desires and emotions.

Which existentialist philosopher argued that the human being is a 'rebel'?

  1. Jean-Paul Sartre

  2. Albert Camus

  3. Simone de Beauvoir

  4. Martin Heidegger


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Albert Camus argued that the human being is a 'rebel', meaning that we are constantly rebelling against the world and against ourselves.

Which existentialist philosopher argued that the human being is a 'stranger'?

  1. Jean-Paul Sartre

  2. Albert Camus

  3. Simone de Beauvoir

  4. Martin Heidegger


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Albert Camus argued that the human being is a 'stranger', meaning that we are always alienated from the world and from ourselves.

Which existentialist philosopher argued that the human being is a 'Sisyphus'?

  1. Jean-Paul Sartre

  2. Albert Camus

  3. Simone de Beauvoir

  4. Martin Heidegger


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Albert Camus argued that the human being is a 'Sisyphus', meaning that we are condemned to a meaningless and repetitive task.

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