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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 differences between moral and immoral are determined by what?

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

3. In Nietzsche's mind, whose music heralded the end of centuries-old European taste?

4. Which of the ancient philosophical and theological issues is addressed by Nietzsche?

5. Who is the first composer to be mentioned in this chapter?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. What is the paradox in loving one's enemies as it is suggested in various religions?

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

6. How does instinct change depending upon one's heritage and rank?

7. Why must a psychologist take care when investigating various people?

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

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

10. What is the author's opinion on morality as it relates to nature?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In general, people must realize that the desires they have are no so much the object of the desire but the desire itself. When one achieves this desire, oftentimes it is the end of the quest. Do you agree with this philosophy? Do you believe that the desire is not for the other person or thing but for the desire itself? Is it only the journey or the hunt that matters? What might one do when the thrill of the chase is over? Cite an example and explain the validity of the statement.

Essay Topic 2

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.

Essay Topic 3

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?

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