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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. What is the one thing that will never cease being awkward long enough for people to understand that there are no opposites, only subtleties of gradation?

2. Nietzsche believes there are attempts being made to divert attention away from what philosopher?

3. Which person does the author refer to as being profound?

4. What group of people recognizes only what is common?

5. Man will go to great lengths to avoid uncovering:

Short Essay Questions

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

2. How does Nietzsche refer to Logicians?

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

4. What is the one thing that every human being craves?

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

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

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

8. A false judgment may not be something that a person's mind objects to outright. What is the theory on false judgments in one's life?

9. What is the main purpose of the psychologist in understanding the human soul?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Madness is rare in the individual, but thrives in groups and nations. What kind of madness is more likely to take place in groups than in an individual? Is mass hysteria a kind of madness? What kind of actions might be taken by a group that suffers from madness? How do those actions compare to the actions of a mad individual? How does religious madness play into Nietzsche's theory?

Essay Topic 2

Some say there are two types of genius: one who strives to accomplish, achieve, and possess; the other is content with giving birth. Does this philosophy apply to modern culture? If so, does it apply more or less than it did in Nietzsche's day? Explain. Give examples of each type of genius. What about each makes the person a "genius?" What are the criteria for one to be considered a genius? Explain.

Essay Topic 3

The author thrives on pointing out the differences in personality and intellect between men and women. Nietzsche has very little, if any, regard for women. Comments regarding women and their tendencies are scathing. Nietzsche carries weight because of his academic standing so many are apt to take on his views without question. In the author's mind, should take no part in any scientific or philosophical undertaking. Examine Nietzsche's opinion of women and how it may color his philosophies. Where do you think these thoughts and feelings come from? Do any of Nietzsche's opinions carry weight with you? Explain.

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