The Will to Power
36 pages • 1-hour read
Friedrich Nietzsche, Ed. Walter Kaufmann, Transl. R.J. HollingdaleThe Will to Power
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Essay Topics
Who is a more important figure for Nietzsche: the artist or the philosopher?
Can language adequately articulate Nietzsche’s theory of the will to power?
How far, for Nietzsche, do Christian values conflict with the teachings of Jesus?
“The repression of human being’s aggressive impulses by society is a necessary evil.” Discuss.
Is intoxication always necessary for artistic production? Discuss in connection with Book 3, Part 4 of the text.
Is it possible to reconcile Darwinism with Nietzsche’s theory of the will to power?
Can higher types and “the herd” ever live in harmony?
To what extent can Nietzsche be considered an existentialist? Discuss in the context of his account of “exceptional individuals.”
Must one go through great suffering to genuinely affirm life?
“Nietzsche’s theory of the eternal return is intended as a thought experiment, not a genuine theory about the nature of time and reality.” Discuss.
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