Existentialism

Existentialism is the most _____________ of all modern philosophies.

• Positive

• Individualistic

• Negative

• Collective

The primary value of existentialism is the__________________ of the individual

• Essence

• Existence

• Freedom

• Death

Which of the following is not an existentialist?

• Sartre

• Marcel

• Kierkegaard

• Dewey

Which one of these is incorrect according to existentialists?

• There is a predetermined nature.

• Man is abandoned to his own decisions.

• Man has no essence at birth.

Existentialism rose in criticism to which of the following philosophies?

• Pragmatism

• Realism

• Essentialism

• Idealism

In an existentialist curriculum the focus is on ______________.

• Sciences

• Humanities

• Both

• None of these

The aim of education according to existentialism is to produce ________________ learners.

• Independent

• Guided

• Dependent

• Valuable

Existentialism emphasises a ___________________ approach in teaching and learning.

• Teacher centered

• Child centered

• Neither

• Both

Which of the following is a theme of existentialism?

• Human Freedom

• Authenticity

• Absurd

• Permanence and Change

• All of the above

Good education according to existentialists emphasises ___________________.

• Dependence

• One size fits all

• Individuality