In Existentialism, Absurdity Is a Sense of Meaningless and Irrationality

question 44

Multiple Choice

In existentialism, absurdity is a sense of meaningless and irrationality in the world arising from __________.

• A) our freedom
• B) the conflict between our need for meaning and an indifferent universe
• C) abandonment by God
• D) secularism

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Definitions:

Sherman Act

A landmark U.S. antitrust law passed in 1890 that prohibits monopolistic business practices and encourages competition.

Monopoly

A market condition where a single company or entity exclusively controls a particular commodity or service, often leading to less competition and higher prices.

Public Regulation

The imposition of rules by the government aimed at influencing or controlling certain activities within the economy or society for the general welfare.

Natural Monopolists

Natural monopolists are entities that can provide a good or service at a lower cost than any potential competitor due to economies of scale, making a single provider more efficient than multiple competing ones.