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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. Nietzsche believes that we are, at our base selves, commanding and obeying __________.

2. Just because something is true does not mean that it ceases to be _________.

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

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

5. Nietzsche believes that a woman's approach to life is considerably more:

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

7. How is the French Revolution referenced? How does it tie in to philosophy?

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

10. What is the author's opinion on the language barrier?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

Historically speaking, the modern European has brought about a mad semi-barbarism through the mixture of class and race. Nietzsche laments the combining of races as it dilutes the individuality and unique culture of European countries. What is your opinion on the subject? How has this issue progressed since Nietzsche's time? The author also states that while the combination creates chaos, it also contributes to developing a modern soul. How is the modern soul different?

Essay Topic 3

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.

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