Understanding Bad Faith in Sartre's Philosophy

Understanding Bad Faith in Sartre's Philosophy

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Philosophy

11th Grade - University

Hard

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Jennifer Brown

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5 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does Sartre define bad faith in contrast to lying?

Lying involves a unitary consciousness.

Lying is a form of self-deception without duality.

Bad faith is a form of self-deception without duality.

Bad faith involves a dual consciousness.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the example of the waiter illustrate about bad faith?

The waiter embraces his freedom fully.

The waiter denies his role as a waiter.

The waiter identifies too closely with his role, denying his freedom.

The waiter is unaware of his responsibilities.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In the example of the woman being seduced, what does she avoid acknowledging?

Her fear of commitment.

Her own freedom and responsibility.

Her suitor's intentions.

Her desire to be seduced.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the relationship between good faith and bad faith according to Sartre?

Good faith involves denying one's freedom.

Good faith is a state of existence.

Good faith is a project, not a state, and is the opposite of bad faith.

Good faith is the same as bad faith.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does Sartre's view of bad faith challenge Freud's theory of the unconscious?

Sartre believes the unconscious is more complex than Freud suggests.

Sartre argues that bad faith can explain phenomena Freud attributes to the unconscious.

Sartre thinks the unconscious is irrelevant to human behavior.

Sartre agrees with Freud's dualistic structure of consciousness.