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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. The ___________ movement in Europe accompanies a great tremendous physiological process.

2. Nietzsche points to the various German factions, including the Christian romantic movement and others including which of the following?

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

4. The man who practices moral revenge is most likely limited in what area?

5. Who was Socrates' famous student mentioned in this chapter?

Short Essay Questions

1. Nietzsche is very vocal about his opinions of the church. What good does the author see in the organization?

2. Once again, Nietzsche makes reference to a language barrier. What is the author's opinion?

3. Nietzsche asks if there is a name for those who are no longer friends. What has changed about the friendships?

4. What are the dangers in the potential development of a budding philosopher?

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

6. Why is leisure an issue for some cultures? How has leisure been forced upon society?

7. What is the danger in allowing oneself to indulge in "Fatherlandishness?"

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Man will routinely make harsh moral judgments against those he loves, as well as neighbors, acquaintances and society as a whole. Write a 1000 word essay on this topic. What gives one the right to make harsh moral judgments? Have you ever done it? Explain. Why is no one immune to the judgments, including loved ones? Why do people tend to be hardest on those close to them? Give examples. How might embracing the will to truth help to eliminate or quell this behavior?

Essay Topic 2

Compare and contrast Nietzsche to Socrates and Plato. How were there views different? Were any the same? Explain. How might Socrates' views have changed if he had lived in Nietzsche's time?

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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