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Which philosopher is known as the leading proponent of existentialism in the 20th century?
Which philosopher is known as the leading proponent of existentialism in the 20th century?
- Immanuel Kant
- Friedrich Nietzsche
- John Paul Sartre (correct)
- Martin Heidegger
What is the focus of normative ethics?
What is the focus of normative ethics?
- Standards for goodness and badness of an act (correct)
- Reflection on the meaning of life
- Examination of ethical presuppositions
- Analysis of freedom in society
What is the main concern of meta-ethics?
What is the main concern of meta-ethics?
- Standards for goodness and badness of an act
- Reflection on the meaning of life
- Examination of ethical concepts and principles (correct)
- Analysis of freedom in society
According to John Paul Sartre, what is man condemned to?
According to John Paul Sartre, what is man condemned to?
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What is one of the objectives related to freedom in the text?
What is one of the objectives related to freedom in the text?
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Existentialism and Ethics
- Jean-Paul Sartre is known as the leading proponent of existentialism in the 20th century.
Normative Ethics
- The focus of normative ethics is on how people should behave and what is right or wrong.
Meta-Ethics
- The main concern of meta-ethics is the nature of moral judgments and the meaning of moral language.
Existentialism and Freedom
- According to Jean-Paul Sartre, man is condemned to be free.
- One of the objectives related to freedom is to take responsibility for one's choices and actions.
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