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

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

3. Nietzsche believes that this created state is born out of:

4. Which item is reserved only for a few because it is the privilege of the strong and unattainable for the weak?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. There is a great deal of talk about morality. What is Nietzsche's opinion on morality?

4. 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?

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

6. How does Nietzsche refer to Logicians?

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

8. Why are people often desperate to hide their deepest thoughts and emotions?

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

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

The devil is the best friend to wisdom as it avoids God. What does Nietzsche mean by that statement? Why are wisdom and God often separate according to philosophers? If Nietzsche does not believe in a living God then how does the statement apply? How does the devil fit into Nietzsche's philosophies in general? Create a depiction of what your concept of God and the devil are or as they are typically seen in modern culture.

Essay Topic 2

Nietzsche was known to have a turbulent and somewhat distasteful personal life. Read a biography of Nietzsche to learn more about his life outside the philosophical works. Write a 750 word bio on the author.

Essay Topic 3

Nietzsche states that in order to love one's enemies, one must also learn to despise at the same time. Why is it important to be able to do both? Is to show only love for an enemy a sign of weakness or of true spiritual strength? If it is the former, why should it matter to either party? If it is the latter, then it should only bring enlightenment to the other person. Examine this theory and express your opinion on both sides of both issues.

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