Question 1

According to Unamuno, the desire for personal immortality&#10;A) is the starting point of philosophy and human knowledge&#10;B) is fundamentally wrongheaded&#10;C) is essential to human life&#10;D) (a) and c

Accepted Answer

Unamuno believed that the desire for personal immortality was essential to human life and that it drove individuals to explore philosophy and seek knowledge. Therefore, both options A and C are correct.

Question 2

Unamuno's reaction to those who profess to be indifferent to whether they are immoral is&#10;A) disbelief&#10;B) anger&#10;C) amusement&#10;D) envy

Accepted Answer

Unamuno strongly believed in the importance of morality and ethical values, so it is likely that he would express disbelief towards those who claim to be indifferent to them.

Question 3

Unamuno believes it is possible for us to conceive of what it would be like not to exist.

Accepted Answer

Unamuno argued that it is impossible for humans to truly conceive of their own non-existence, as our consciousness cannot grasp the concept of absolute nothingness.

Question 4

Which of the following best expresses Unamuno's view regarding reason and immortality?&#10;A) Reason can convincingly prove our immortality.&#10;B) Reason can convincingly prove our mortality.&#10;C) Reason cannot settle the question of whether we are mortal or immortal.&#10;D) We should believe in our immortality regardless of what reason dictates.

Accepted Answer

Unamuno believed that reason cannot definitively prove either our mortality or our immortality. He believed that the question of our mortality or immortality cannot be settled through reason alone, and that it ultimately requires a leap of faith or belief. Therefore, choice C is the best expression of Unamuno's view.

Question 5

How does Unamuno say he would react if he learned that death brought about the end of our existence?&#10;A) With indifference&#10;B) With despair and a sense of meaninglessness&#10;C) With delight and joy&#10;D) With puzzlement

Accepted Answer

Unamuno argues that the idea of an eternal afterlife gives life meaning and purpose. In contrast, if death truly ends our existence, he anticipates feeling despair and a sense of meaninglessness.

Question 6

Unamuno claims that we are both unable to conceive of ourselves as not existing but also unable to fully accept that we are immortal. Are these two claims correct? Why or why not? If so, is there any way out of this apparent dilemma?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Unamuno claims that we are both unable...

Question 7

&#34;Faith in immortality is irrational,&#34; according to Unamuno. Is that correct? If so, what implications does that have for how we ought to live our lives?&#10;

Accepted Answer

The answer of &#34;Faith in immortality is irrational,&#34; according to...

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