The Age of Romanticism and Existentialism Friedrich Nietzsche (Leaving Cert Religious Education): Quizzes
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During which centuries did Romanticism and Existentialism develop across Europe?
During which centuries did Romanticism and Existentialism develop across Europe?
18th and 19th centuries
What type of thinking was Romanticism a reaction against?
What type of thinking was Romanticism a reaction against?
Enlightenment thinking
What did Romantic philosophers believe were essential alongside rational thought?
What did Romantic philosophers believe were essential alongside rational thought?
Feelings & intuition
What did Existentialism emphasise as central to human life?
What did Existentialism emphasise as central to human life?
Individual authenticity & personal freedom
Who is recognised as the pioneering existentialist philosopher?
Who is recognised as the pioneering existentialist philosopher?
Søren Kierkegaard
In which year was Friedrich Nietzsche born?
In which year was Friedrich Nietzsche born?
1844
What was Nietzsche's father's profession?
What was Nietzsche's father's profession?
Protestant Pastor
At what age did Nietzsche earn his PhD in classical Greek Philosophy?
At what age did Nietzsche earn his PhD in classical Greek Philosophy?
25
Why did Nietzsche argue society constructs ideas of 'truth'?
Why did Nietzsche argue society constructs ideas of 'truth'?
For social control
What did Nietzsche's 'God is dead' declaration signify?
What did Nietzsche's 'God is dead' declaration signify?
Religious worldviews had become obsolete
What term did Nietzsche use to criticise Christianity's moral system?
What term did Nietzsche use to criticise Christianity's moral system?
Slave Morality
How did Nietzsche suggest evaluating people instead of by moral behaviour?
How did Nietzsche suggest evaluating people instead of by moral behaviour?
By personal power, success & excellence