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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 type of formula must one make in order to categorize human religion?

2. There may be good things that cause shame if they intimate that one is prone to:

3. Nietzsche refers to what type of scientists in this section?

4. Which branch of science is referred to as the "queen of the sciences?"

5. Despite the commitment to his work, the philosopher knows deep down that there is one thing that will never be found. What is it?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Nietzsche gives an overview of several cultures and religions. What are his views?

3. 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?

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

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

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

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

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

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

10. The author categorizes people into groups. How many are there and how do they relate?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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.

Essay Topic 2

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 3

Nietzsche believes that man takes himself too seriously, and in doing so, may compromise his own ability to seek the truth. Why does Nietzsche believe this theory? How can one be overly serious? Do you know anyone who is that way? What is the purpose in being so serious? What times would it be negative to be serious instead of lighthearted? Do you consider yourself to be overly serious? In what ways would these actions compromise one's ability to seek the truth? Is truth always a serious matter?

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