Jean-Paul Sartre — Questions and answers
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What big idea did Jean-Paul Sartre tell people about?
Choices
- A. That we are absolutely free. ✓
- B. That we have a divine plan.
- C. That we are not responsible.
- D. That we have no choices.
Answer: A. That we are absolutely free.
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Why was Sartre asking big questions after the World Wars?
Choices
- A. Because everyone was happy and had all the answers.
- B. Because old beliefs didn't seem to help people anymore. ✓
- C. Because he wanted to build new buildings.
- D. Because he was bored.
Answer: B. Because old beliefs didn't seem to help people anymore.
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How did Sartre think we should deal with a world that doesn't have a clear meaning, compared to Camus?
Choices
- A. Sartre thought we should just endure meaninglessness.
- B. Sartre believed we should create meaning through our choices. ✓
- C. Sartre thought we should embrace the absurd and revolt.
- D. Sartre believed we should ignore the meaninglessness.
Answer: B. Sartre believed we should create meaning through our choices.
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