Nietzsche Flashcards
What is the full name of Nietzsche?
Friedrich Wilhelm Nietzsche
When was Nietzsche born?
October 15, 1844
When did Nietzsche die?
August 25, 1900
What is the title of Nietzsche’s work that introduces the concept of the ‘Übermensch’?
Thus Spoke Zarathustra
True or False: Nietzsche believed in the objective existence of truth.
False
Fill in the blank: Nietzsche famously declared that ‘God is ______.’
dead
Which philosophical concept is central to Nietzsche’s work ‘Beyond Good and Evil’?
The critique of traditional morality
What is the main theme of Nietzsche’s work ‘The Birth of Tragedy’?
The interplay of Apollonian and Dionysian elements in art
Multiple choice: Which of the following works was published first? A) ‘Ecce Homo’, B) ‘The Gay Science’, C) ‘The Antichrist’
B) ‘The Gay Science’
What does Nietzsche mean by ‘Will to Power’?
A fundamental driving force in humans to assert and enhance their power
True or False: Nietzsche was a proponent of nihilism.
True
Which philosopher greatly influenced Nietzsche’s ideas on morality?
Arthur Schopenhauer
What literary style is ‘Thus Spoke Zarathustra’ written in?
Philosophical novel with poetic prose
Fill in the blank: Nietzsche’s concept of the ‘Eternal Recurrence’ suggests that life ______.
repeats itself infinitely
What is the significance of the phrase ‘Will to Truth’ in Nietzsche’s philosophy?
It critiques the pursuit of absolute truth and emphasizes subjective perspectives
Which of Nietzsche’s works is considered a critique of Christianity?
The Antichrist
What was Nietzsche’s view on the state?
He viewed the state as an entity that could suppress individual creativity and freedom
True or False: Nietzsche advocated for a return to traditional values.
False
What is one of the key ideas in Nietzsche’s ‘On the Genealogy of Morals’?
The historical development of moral concepts and their implications
Multiple choice: Which concept is NOT associated with Nietzsche? A) Eternal Recurrence, B) Social Contract, C) Übermensch
B) Social Contract
What is Nietzsche’s perspective on art?
He saw art as a vital expression of life and a means to confront the chaos of existence
Fill in the blank: Nietzsche’s philosophy often emphasizes the importance of ______ over rationality.
instinct
What does Nietzsche critique in his work ‘Human, All Too Human’?
The illusions of metaphysics and the limits of human reason
True or False: Nietzsche believed that morality is a construct of societal norms.
True
