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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Many of these scientists, according to Nietzsche, mistakenly believe that value is the opposite of which of the following?

2. In chapter one, Nietzsche introduces the concept of "will to _____."

3. Nietzsche considers psychologists to have a large amount of which trait?

4. According to Nietzsche, it is important that man take time to embrace _____.

5. In talking about deception, Nietzsche also makes reference to what type of perspective?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Nietzsche believe that there are attempts being made to divert attention from Kant's influence on German philosophy?

2. Nietzsche talks about the communicative habits of "free spirits." Explain.

3. What is soul atomism? Who teaches the theory?

4. What is the difference between the average man's search for truth versus the search of the philosopher?

5. Who does Nietzsche refer to regarding soul and conscience? What is the opinion on the topic?

6. Why does the author refer to man as being a contradictory creature?

7. How does the modern day concept of faith relate to Christianity?

8. Nietzsche breaches an age old question about God and the devil. What is it?

9. Nietzsche gives an overview of several cultures and religions. What are his views?

10. What is Nietzsche's opinion on the evolution of philosophical concepts?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The devil is the best friend to wisdom as it avoids God. What does Nietzsche mean by that statement? Why are wisdom and God often separate according to philosophers? If Nietzsche does not believe in a living God then how does the statement apply? How does the devil fit into Nietzsche's philosophies in general? Create a depiction of what your concept of God and the devil are or as they are typically seen in modern culture.

Essay Topic 2

Historically speaking, the modern European has brought about a mad semi-barbarism through the mixture of class and race. Nietzsche laments the combining of races as it dilutes the individuality and unique culture of European countries. What is your opinion on the subject? How has this issue progressed since Nietzsche's time? The author also states that while the combination creates chaos, it also contributes to developing a modern soul. How is the modern soul different?

Essay Topic 3

Compare and contrast Nietzsche to Socrates and Plato. How were there views different? Were any the same? Explain. How might Socrates' views have changed if he had lived in Nietzsche's time?

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