Quiz on Existentialism Test your knowledge on existentialism with these 10 questions. How well do you understand the philosophy of existence? ghostman published on March 091 response 0 « Previous Next » Questions in vertical order 1/10 Who is considered the father of existentialism? Soren Kierkegaard Friedrich Nietzsche Jean-Paul Sartre Martin Heidegger 2/10 Which French philosopher is famous for his work 'Being and Nothingness'? Jean-Paul Sartre Albert Camus Simone de Beauvoir Maurice Merleau-Ponty 3/10 What is the central idea of existentialism? Existence precedes essence Life has no meaning God is dead Reality is an illusion 4/10 Which playwright is known for his existentialist play 'No Exit'? Jean-Paul Sartre Albert Camus Samuel Beckett Eugene Ionesco 5/10 According to existentialism, what is the ultimate source of meaning? Individual choice Divine revelation Societal norms Scientific laws 6/10 Which novel by Albert Camus explores the theme of the absurd? The Stranger Nausea The Plague The Fall 7/10 What does the phrase 'Existence precedes essence' mean? We define ourselves through our actions Our essence determines our existence We are products of our environment Our existence is predetermined 8/10 Which existentialist thinker introduced the concept of 'bad faith'? Jean-Paul Sartre Martin Heidegger Maurice Merleau-Ponty Simone de Beauvoir 9/10 What is the title of Kierkegaard's philosophical work that explores the concept of dread? The Concept of Anxiety Fear and Trembling Either/Or Sickness Unto Death 10/10 Which existentialist thinker is known for his idea of 'authenticity'? Martin Heidegger Albert Camus Jean-Paul Sartre Simone de Beauvoir
