Phenomenological Reduction and Gabriel Marcel

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What is the primary function of Primary Reflection according to the text?

To identify, analyze, and solve problems objectively (correct)
To focus on subjective experiences
To ignore the actual process
To speculate without evidence

Which thinker advocated the phenomenological method in a simpler and more straightforward manner than Husserl?

Immanuel Kant
Friedrich Nietzsche
Gabriel Marcel (correct)
Jean-Paul Sartre

What does Gabriel Marcel identify as the two kinds of philosophical reflection to address the problem and mystery of being?

Analytical and Synthetic Reflection
Essential and Contingent Reflection
Primary and Secondary Reflection (correct)
Objective and Subjective Reflection

According to Jean-Paul Sartre, what idea is at the core of existentialism?

Individuals create their own meaning in life (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is Transcendental Phenomenological Reduction referring to according to the text?

Psychological reduction of the object of inquiry in consciousness (C) Signup and view all the answers

How does Secondary Reflection differ from Primary Reflection?

It uses concrete examples and aims to recover the original experience (B) Signup and view all the answers

What does existential freedom imply?

Assuming responsibility for one's actions (C) Signup and view all the answers

How does existential freedom differ from subjective freedom?

Existential freedom involves accountability, while subjective freedom is unrestricted (C) Signup and view all the answers

In the context of the text, what does it mean to exercise political freedoms?

Organizing protests or demonstrations without fear of government retaliation (A) Signup and view all the answers

How can existential freedom influence an individual's sense of purpose?

By providing a framework for assuming responsibility (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is a common misconception about subjective freedom?

Subjective freedom involves doing what one wishes without consequences (C) Signup and view all the answers

How does existential freedom tie into the theory of phenomenology?

By emphasizing individual responsibility and accountability (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which philosophical approach places more value on individual existence and choice?

Existentialist (C) Signup and view all the answers

According to Plato, what do all things possess?

Essential substance (A) Signup and view all the answers

In the context of human freedom, what does positive freedom entail?

Power to self-govern (B) Signup and view all the answers

From an existentialist point of view, what is more important than knowing one's purpose?

Finding meaning in life (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which concept of freedom refers to the absence of external control or oppression?

Negative freedom (D) Signup and view all the answers

According to Aristotle, what do all objects have in relation to their functionality?