Mike Thinks That Sitting Around Contemplating the Meaning of Existence

question 50

Multiple Choice

Mike thinks that sitting around contemplating the meaning of existence is a waste of time. He spends his life concentrating on developing his career, building a bigger house for his family, and enjoying himself. Sartre and other existentialists would say that Mike is

• A) living in bad faith.
• B) preventing himself from becoming a functioning person.
• C) ignoring Mitwelt.
• D) following core ideas of self-determination theory.

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Principal

Principal refers to a main party to a transaction, contract, or financial instrument, as opposed to an agent who acts on someone else's behalf.

Agent

A person or entity authorized to act on behalf of another (known as the principal) in legal or business matters.

Authority

The legal power or right given to an individual or entity to carry out certain actions or to make decisions.

Detrimental

Causing harm or damage, often used to describe actions or conditions that negatively affect someone or something.