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Quiz about Strolling Through The Kierkegaarden

Strolling Through The Kierkegaarden Quiz

Test your knowledge of Søren Aabye Kierkegaard, the father of existentialism.

A multiple-choice quiz by napkintosh. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
napkintosh

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
80,516

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

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Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

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Question 1 of 10

1. Søren Kierkegaard was born in his father Michael's Copenhagen house in what decade? Hint

1810s

1900s

1830s

1860s

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Question 2 of 10

2. The surname "Kierkegaard" means what in Old Danish? Hint

Philosopher

Churchyard

Wanderer

Hovel

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Question 3 of 10

3. Kierkegaard studied at the University of Copenhagen. Per his father's urging, in what subject did Søren matriculate? Hint

Biology

Psychology

Linguistics

Theology

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Question 4 of 10

4. Two weeks after breaking off his engagement to Regine Olson, Kierkegaard began writing which of the following works, his only market success? Hint

Stages on Life's Way

Fear and Trembling

Concluding Unscientific Postscript

Either/Or

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Question 5 of 10

5. Why did Kierkegaard dislike Hegel? Hint

Hegel owed Kierkegaard a great deal of money

Hegel believed that a person is defined by what they do, not by their intrinsic value

Hegel wrote articles in the Corsair, defaming Kierkegaard and denouncing his works

Hegel believed that people from Denmark were uncouth

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Question 6 of 10

6. Which of these is NOT a pseudonym used by Kierkegaard? Hint

Johannes Heiberg

Victor Eremita

Hilarius Bookbinder

Frater Taciturnus

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Question 7 of 10

7. Which of the stages of life is "characterized by seriousness and consistency of moral choices"? Hint

Ethical

Religious

Esthetic

Existential angst

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Question 8 of 10

8. To Kierkegaard, would an esthete be a hedonist?

Yes

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Question 9 of 10

9. What is the "sickness unto death"? Hint

Despair

Rancor

Christianity

Cholera

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Question 10 of 10

10. Where did Kierkegaard get the phrase "fear and trembling"? Hint

The New Testament

The Old Testament

He made it up

The Qur'an

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Søren Kierkegaard was born in his father Michael's Copenhagen house in what decade?

Answer: 1810s

Kierkegaard was born on May 5, 1813 and lived until November 11, 1855.

2. The surname "Kierkegaard" means what in Old Danish?

Answer: Churchyard

Interestingly enough, before Søren had turned 21, 4 of his 6 siblings and his mother Anne had died, necessitating numerous trips to the graveyard.

3. Kierkegaard studied at the University of Copenhagen. Per his father's urging, in what subject did Søren matriculate?

Answer: Theology

He studied at the university for 10 years before passing his exams and writing his dissertation "On the Concept of Irony: With Constant Reference to Socrates."

4. Two weeks after breaking off his engagement to Regine Olson, Kierkegaard began writing which of the following works, his only market success?

Answer: Either/Or

He wrote 'Either/Or' and 'Two Upbuilding Discourses' while taking 5 courses, over the period of 4 months. 'Either/Or' went through two printings. Regine Olson, on the other hand, married her former instructor and went to the Danish West Indies.

5. Why did Kierkegaard dislike Hegel?

Answer: Hegel believed that a person is defined by what they do, not by their intrinsic value

While Hegel believed that the individual is merely a cog in the machine of life, Kierkegaard couldn't stress enough the importance of each person. This is elucidated in 'Fear and Trembling' with the depiction of The Knight of Faith, who appears ordinary yet possesses an amazing genius. Kierkegaard also disliked Hegel's take on religion.

6. Which of these is NOT a pseudonym used by Kierkegaard?

Answer: Johannes Heiberg

Every book written by Kierkegaard is published under an assumed name. Hilarius Bookbinder is the "editor and publisher" of 'Stages on Life's Way'. Victor Eremita, the "victorious hermit," is the editor of 'Either/Or'. Frater Taciturnus, the "silent brother," wrote the third part of 'Stages'.

7. Which of the stages of life is "characterized by seriousness and consistency of moral choices"?

Answer: Ethical

Quote is from the book 'Sophie's World', by Jostein Gaarder. The whole text can be found online at http://www.sophies-world.com/SophieText/

8. To Kierkegaard, would an esthete be a hedonist?

Answer: Yes

A person living in the esthetic stage essentially believes that "if it feels good, do it" (Kierkegaard didn't phrase it quite that way).

9. What is the "sickness unto death"?

Answer: Despair

Despair, according to Kierkegaard, is a condition every person is in whether they know it or not - and the solution is Christianity. He also believed sin was a stronger form of despair.

10. Where did Kierkegaard get the phrase "fear and trembling"?

Answer: The New Testament

"Wherefore, my beloved, as ye have always obeyed, not as in my presence only, but now much more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling." Philippians 2: 12-15

Source: Author napkintosh

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