LESSON 1: Classical Philosophies (Idealism & Existentialism)

Which philosophical perspective emphasizes the concept of "essence precedes existence"?

• a) Idealism

• b) Existentialism

• c) Empiricism

• d) Rationalism

Which philosophical framework suggests that individuals can transcend societal norms and create their own authentic path?

• a) Idealism

• b) Pragmatism

• c) Existentialism

• d) Nihilism

Existentialism asserts that individuals:

• a) Have predetermined roles assigned by society

• b) Create their own meaning and purpose in life

• c) Are shaped solely by their genetic makeup

• d) Are passive recipients of external influences

Idealism posits that truth and knowledge are:

• a) Objective and universally applicable

• b) Subjective and relative to individual perspectives

• c) Immutable and fixed

• d) Derived solely from sensory experience

According to Idealism, reality is primarily:

• a) Subjective and contingent on individual perception

• b) Shaped by external, material forces

• c) Rooted in the collective unconscious

• d) A construct of the mind's activity