Philosophy and Methods of Enquiry

Who of the following were proponents of existentialism?

• John Locke and Bertrand Russell

• Jean-Paul Sartre

• Simone de Beauvoir

• Friedrich Nietzsche

The philosophical method of enquiry that asserts that there is no meaning in life is called...

• Existentialism

• Phenomenology

• Nihilism

• Empiricism

The philosophical method of enquiry that encourages humans to enjoy life and take personal responsibility for their future is called...

• Nihilism

• Existentialism

• Critical Theory

• Postmodernism

The essential concern addressed by existentialism can be regarded as the

• discovery of meaning in our personal lives.

• search for truth.

• understanding of existence.

• analysis of society.

Existentialism originated in...

• Asia

• Africa

• Europe

• America

Two limitations characteristic of existentialism are that...

• it can make us too trusting.

• it can leave us feeling helpless and angry.

• it can lead to nihilism.

• it can promote individualism.

Which philosophical method of enquiry identifies the 'Triple-layer of oppression'?

• Feminism

• African feminism

• Existentialism

• Critical Theory

The 'Triple-layer of oppression' refers to the combined oppression of...

• colonial, patriarchal Western and patriarchal African cultures.

• women and children.

• the working class.

• minorities.

The phrase 'Politics of gender' refers to...

• The power relations between males and females.

• Gender roles in society.

• Feminist movements.

• Gender equality.

An important benefit from espousing feminism relates to...

• A critical examination of and reflection on our social and family lives.

• Empowerment of women.

• Gender equality.

• Social justice.