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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. Another example of tyranny can be seen through personal experiences under what umbrella?

2. Which emotion does Nietzsche refer to as being pathetic?

3. What tends to lead people to search for answers to the highest questions?

4. One must be careful not to commit self-denial and self-____________.

5. The differences between moral and immoral are determined by what?

Short Essay Questions

1. How do spiritualism and cruelty combine in the modern man?

2. How do the modern day thoughts on morality relate to the modern day views on science of morals?

3. What happens once the friends arrive in the summer garden? How do they greet the author?

4. How does skepticism affect modern day Europe? What does the author think of skepticism in Germany?

5. The author comments upon tempo and how it can be improperly translated. What is the danger in it?

6. What are Nietzsche's views on experience and how certain types of experience cause one to seek answers?

7. How does a person see vanity? Who places the value on man?

8. How does Nietzsche view faith versus knowledge? To what philosopher does Nietzsche refer?

9. The book's translator shares a story about the first known copy of "Aftersong." Where was it? How was it different than the later versions?

10. Despite all other things, there are some virtues retained by man that cannot be disputed. What are they?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Man is a strange and contradictory creature. One professes to believe in one thing but only as it applies to other people. When one encounters a person who has the same beliefs and expectations, one is apt to despise the other person, not recognizing in himself those very qualities he despises. Why is man a contradictory creature? Do you think it is hypocritical to demand a behavior of someone but not of yourself? How does this relate to the "do as I say, not as I do" mentality many people have with their subordinates or children? Is this a valid behavior? Is it helpful or harmful? What type of characteristics might you see in another person that would too closely mirror your own? Would it help you to change your behavior?

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

The author thrives on pointing out the differences in personality and intellect between men and women. Nietzsche has very little, if any, regard for women. Comments regarding women and their tendencies are scathing. Nietzsche carries weight because of his academic standing so many are apt to take on his views without question. In the author's mind, should take no part in any scientific or philosophical undertaking. Examine Nietzsche's opinion of women and how it may color his philosophies. Where do you think these thoughts and feelings come from? Do any of Nietzsche's opinions carry weight with you? Explain.

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