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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 states that philosophy concepts are not something that will autonomously _______.

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

3. In talking about deception, Nietzsche also makes reference to what type of perspective?

4. Nietzsche states that one must determine the value of:

5. Every person, regardless of status or vocation, strives to seek which of the following:

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

7. What is the the "faculty of the suprasensible?" Who coined the term?

8. Is there a difference between the moral and intellectual set of philosophies?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The author believes that a woman may appear to be peaceable, as the man wishes, but like a cat, she has trained herself to appear that way. What is your opinion of that statement? Do you think Nietzsche truly believes that women are not peaceable creatures? If women are not peaceable creatures, where does the opposite of that come from? Is it a learned behavior or an innate one? Does Nietzsche mean to say that it is the nature of the woman to behave that way or is it all a lie?

Essay Topic 2

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 3

Some say there are two types of genius: one who strives to accomplish, achieve, and possess; the other is content with giving birth. Does this philosophy apply to modern culture? If so, does it apply more or less than it did in Nietzsche's day? Explain. Give examples of each type of genius. What about each makes the person a "genius?" What are the criteria for one to be considered a genius? Explain.

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