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Beyond Good And Evil
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Essay Topics
Do you find Nietzsche’s assessment of the value of sympathy to be persuasive? Why or why not?
Do you think Nietzsche’s focus on power and domination influence how he views women?
Is religion and religious faith characterized fairly in the text? Why or why not?
In what ways does our individual experience as human beings influence our perspective on right and wrong?
Is there any truth to Nietzsche’s claim that there are essentially two classes of people, the noble and the general public?
How does Nietzsche properly evaluate traditional views of morality, and what errors does he make regarding them?
What is your opinion about Nietzsche’s claim that every age seems to necessarily reject the set of ideals and values that preceded them in favor of their own?
Is striving to implement one’s own “will to power” a good idea?
In what ways does Nietzsche’s “will to power” agree or conflict with the American ideal of freedom, equality, and justice for all?
Is Nietzsche a good man?
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