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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. The psychologist seeks to dive into what important entity?

2. Catholicism has a much stronger tie to what other race?

3. Nietzsche states that physiologists should think twice before dismissing the cardinal instinct of _________ in man.

4. In general, a man will not take on burden and responsibility without ______.

5. Which item is reserved only for a few because it is the privilege of the strong and unattainable for the weak?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does the author claim that philosophers are not honest enough?

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

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

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

5. What is the author's opinion on reality versus self-denial?

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

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

8. How does Nietzsche refer to Logicians?

9. What is the main thought on the pursuit of one's desires?

10. Is there a difference between the moral and intellectual set of philosophies?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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?

Essay Topic 2

In general, people must realize that the desires they have are no so much the object of the desire but the desire itself. When one achieves this desire, oftentimes it is the end of the quest. Do you agree with this philosophy? Do you believe that the desire is not for the other person or thing but for the desire itself? Is it only the journey or the hunt that matters? What might one do when the thrill of the chase is over? Cite an example and explain the validity of the statement.

Essay Topic 3

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.

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