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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. In general, a man will not take on burden and responsibility without ______.

2. Above all else, morality is meant to justify what?

3. Philosophy is not so much an actual _______, rather it is man's recognition of what is already known.

4. A man may consider himself to be above other men but succeeds only in becoming more ordinary if he gives up all but which of the following?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. Why should physiologists think twice before discounting self-preservation?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

9. Who does Nietzsche refer to regarding soul and conscience? What is the opinion on the topic?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

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.

Essay Topic 3

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?

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