View a FREE sample

This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is a word that means something that comes in between?
(a) Typology.
(b) Interior.
(c) Interlude.
(d) Elipsis.

2. Nietzsche states that one must determine the value of:
(a) Truth.
(b) Prejudice.
(c) Change.
(d) Anger.

3. Which person does the author refer to as being profound?
(a) Pascal.
(b) Socrates.
(c) Kant.
(d) Schelling.

4. Nietzsche believes that we are, at our base selves, commanding and obeying __________.
(a) Minions.
(b) Creatures.
(c) Sheep.
(d) Guinea pigs.

5. There is no need to do be the sole protector of mankind and the earth; instead, take time to seek _________.
(a) Solitude.
(b) Reverence.
(c) Accomplishment.
(d) Joy.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the main reason there are so many misunderstandings in philosophy?

2. Nietzsche states that philosophy is much like a confession from its author. Instead of acting as a drive for knowledge, it can be considered as a/an:

3. Nietzsche believes that a woman's approach to life is considerably more:

4. What group of people does Nietzsche refer to as being a superstitious lot?

5. Nietzsche states that ____________ is a well refuted theory and almost no one in the learned world attaches significance to it.

Short Essay Questions

1. Why should physiologists think twice before discounting self-preservation?

2. What is the author's opinion on the language barrier?

3. Explain the concept behind Nietzsche's BEYOND GOOD AND EVIL.

4. What is the the "faculty of the suprasensible?" Who coined the term?

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

6. Why are people often desperate to hide their deepest thoughts and emotions?

7. What is Nietzsche's view on materialistic atomism? How is it viewed by the learned world?

8. What are the differences in philosophies in various regions and nations? How can it be difficult to relate to others?

9. There is a great deal of talk about morality. What is Nietzsche's opinion on morality?

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

(see the answer keys)

This section contains 668 words (approx. 3 pages at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample