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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. In many cases philosophers may prefer a handful of certainties to which of the following?

2. Man's view of himself may cause him to have to do what?

3. Despite public opinion, Nietzsche has no objections about one of the following.

4. According to this particular philosopher, man has developed the ability to create which of the following?

5. Nietzsche insists that a refutable theory is one that has not lost its:

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

6. Nietzsche presents an argument on conscious versus instinct. What is the author's opinion?

7. How does Nietzsche refer to Logicians?

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

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

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

Nietzsche considers Kant to be one of the most influential philosophers of his time. Write a 750 word biography on Kant, his philosophies, impact on the field, and influence on Nietzsche.

Essay Topic 2

Man will routinely make harsh moral judgments against those he loves, as well as neighbors, acquaintances and society as a whole. Write a 1000 word essay on this topic. What gives one the right to make harsh moral judgments? Have you ever done it? Explain. Why is no one immune to the judgments, including loved ones? Why do people tend to be hardest on those close to them? Give examples. How might embracing the will to truth help to eliminate or quell this behavior?

Essay Topic 3

Nietzsche has nothing against morality except when man uses it to put himself above others with no other explanation or accomplishments to back it up. Those who are pious are often completely dishonest to themselves as well as God. Who, in your opinion, would fall into this category? Is it a common position for people in religious leadership positions? How does this relate to televangelists? Do you believe that the pious man may put himself above others because he is a servant of God? What does Nietzsche mean when he says that "Those who are pious are often completely dishonest to themselves as well as God?" Do you believe that is true? Explain.

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