Existentialism Quiz Test your knowledge about existentialism with this 10-question quiz! See if you can answer all 10 questions correctly rihanna80 published on September 18, 20231 response 0 « Previous Next » Questions in vertical order 1/10 Who is considered the father of existentialism? Søren Kierkegaard Friedrich Nietzsche Jean-Paul Sartre Albert Camus 2/10 Which philosopher famously stated 'Existence precedes essence'? Jean-Paul Sartre Martin Heidegger Friedrich Nietzsche Simone de Beauvoir 3/10 According to existentialism, what is the main focus of human existence? Society Religion Individual Nature 4/10 Which of the following is a key concept in existentialism? Determinism Dualism Authenticity Idealism 5/10 Who wrote the influential existentialist novel 'The Stranger'? Fyodor Dostoevsky Albert Camus Arthur Schopenhauer Friedrich Nietzsche 6/10 According to existentialism, what is the meaning of life? Happiness Creating one's own meaning Fulfilling societal expectations Attaining enlightenment 7/10 Which existentialist philosopher is known for the concept of 'absurdity'? Simone de Beauvoir Friedrich Nietzsche Albert Camus Martin Heidegger 8/10 Existentialists argue that human beings are: Free and responsible Determined by external forces Purely instinctual Unconscious and reactive 9/10 According to existentialism, what is the first and foundational act of freedom? Choosing a career Accepting responsibility for one's existence Questioning societal norms Pursuing personal desires 10/10 Which philosopher famously stated 'Hell is other people'? Jean-Paul Sartre Friedrich Nietzsche Simone de Beauvoir Albert Camus
