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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 order to be able to gather a great deal of information one must possess which quality?
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. The _______ way, which Nietzsche asserts was nobler, consisted in resisting what is self-evident.
4. According to this particular philosopher, man has developed the ability to create which of the following?
5. Man's view of himself may cause him to have to do what?
Short Essay Questions
1. How does the modern day concept of faith relate to Christianity?
2. There is a great deal of talk about morality. What is Nietzsche's opinion on morality?
3. What is the main thought on the pursuit of one's desires?
4. What does the author reveal as being a part of one's personal confession?
5. How does Nietzsche refer to Logicians?
6. What is the main purpose of the psychologist in understanding the human soul?
7. Why does Nietzsche believe that there are attempts being made to divert attention from Kant's influence on German philosophy?
8. Why should physiologists think twice before discounting self-preservation?
9. What is the author's opinion on reality versus self-denial?
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
Women are easily misled by their own beliefs and will not hear otherwise. Is this thought the reason that Nietzsche feels a woman would not make a good philosopher? Research female philosophers from the past century. Choose at least three and compare their philosophies with those belonging to Nietzsche's work.
Essay Topic 2
Allowing oneself to be depreciated, lied to and robbed could be considered as the modesty of God among men. Why do many religious figures believe that one must suffer in order to be close to God, to be holy? Do you believe that this has any credence? Explain. Is this belief why so many people worship martyrs or why martyrs are often made into saints? Is it possible to be holy, to be close to God without a great deal of suffering? Explain.
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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