#1
Who is considered the father of individualism?
Ralph Waldo Emerson
Henry David Thoreau
Socrates
Plato
#2
Which philosopher emphasized self-reliance in his works?
Immanuel Kant
Friedrich Nietzsche
Jean-Paul Sartre
Ralph Waldo Emerson
#3
Which American author wrote the essay 'Self-Reliance'?
Mark Twain
Nathaniel Hawthorne
Ralph Waldo Emerson
Henry David Thoreau
#4
What does individualism promote in terms of decision-making?
Group consensus
Conformity
Independence
Authority obedience
#5
What is the term used to describe the belief that individuals should pursue their own interests and happiness?
Altruism
Utilitarianism
Hedonism
Egoism
#6
What does individualism primarily emphasize?
Collective identity
Interdependence
Personal freedom and autonomy
Social conformity
#7
According to Emerson, what is the supreme virtue?
Humility
Self-reliance
Altruism
Conformity
#8
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of self-reliance?
Independence
Dependence on others
Confidence
Trust in one's abilities
#9
What is the term for the belief that each person should act according to their own convictions and talents?
Conformity
Individualism
Collectivism
Dependence
#10
Who wrote the book 'Walden', which explores themes of self-reliance and simplicity?
Ralph Waldo Emerson
Henry David Thoreau
Nathaniel Hawthorne
Emily Dickinson
#11
What does self-reliance mean in the context of individualism?
Reliance on others for decision-making
Dependence on societal norms
Independence and trust in one's abilities
Submission to authority
#12
Which philosophical movement is often associated with individualism and self-reliance?
Existentialism
Nihilism
Utilitarianism
Hedonism
#13
What does Emerson mean by the phrase 'Whoso would be a man, must be a nonconformist'?
One must reject societal norms to be a true individual
One must conform to societal expectations to be respected
Being a man requires conformity to social standards
Nonconformity is undesirable in a society
#14
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of individualism?
Valuing personal freedom
Focusing on the collective good
Encouraging self-expression
Promoting independence
#15
Which Romantic author is known for his emphasis on the hero's individualism and defiance of societal norms?
Mary Shelley
Washington Irving
Nathaniel Hawthorne
Lord Byron