Jean-Paul Sartre — Questions and answers

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What big idea did Jean-Paul Sartre tell people about?

Choices

  1. A. That we are absolutely free. ✓
  2. B. That we have a divine plan.
  3. C. That we are not responsible.
  4. 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

  1. A. Because everyone was happy and had all the answers.
  2. B. Because old beliefs didn't seem to help people anymore. ✓
  3. C. Because he wanted to build new buildings.
  4. 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

  1. A. Sartre thought we should just endure meaninglessness.
  2. B. Sartre believed we should create meaning through our choices. ✓
  3. C. Sartre thought we should embrace the absurd and revolt.
  4. D. Sartre believed we should ignore the meaninglessness.

Answer: B. Sartre believed we should create meaning through our choices.

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