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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. A drive for knowledge can be seen as a mere _________ to get where one is going.

2. The author states that while all philosophers love their truths, the new generation will not be seen as a group of:

3. Self-contradiction is formed through the perversion of which of the following:

4. The authors believe that which group is not honest enough?

5. Nietzsche believes that things occur in accordance with the strength of what object?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is Nietzsche's opinion on the existence of opposites?

2. What does the author reveal as being a part of one's personal confession?

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

4. What are the differences in philosophies in various regions and nations? How can it be difficult to relate to others?

5. What is the author's opinion on how man views himself?

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

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

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

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

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 2

Philosophy in Europe has changed drastically over the past 200 years. Study Nietzsche's concept on philosophy and how it has changed. Were the changes for better or for worse? What did Nietzsche mean when he said that the Europeans of the 20th century have a dangerous curiosity, multiplicity, and possess the art of disguises? If new virtues do exist in modern day Europe, will they be virtues that directly relate to one's most secret inclinations and ardent needs? Or will the virtues be based more on the needs of society as a whole?

Essay Topic 3

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.

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