Two sets of guideposts for a Short Essay on Friedrich Nietzsche: Prompt 1 Explain Nietzsches critique of Christianity. Intro Establish Nietzsches premise what is the will to power? Body Provide an analysis of the goodevil value structure. What does this say about human nature? Explain what Nietzsche means by slave morality. What does the life (the values, beliefs, and practices) of an ascetic priest reveal? What does this reveal about our spirit? Explain why Nietzsche proclaims, God is dead! *Connect your explanations to his conception of the will to power. *What is the significance of each point? Conclusion What are your strongest criticisms or challenges to Nietzsche? and/or How has this critique of good and evil challenged your thinking or faith? Prompt 2 Explain Nietzsches vision of becoming a free spirit and overman. Intro Establish Nietzsches premise what is the will to power? Body What has created the possibility for this new goal of becoming a free spirit? Provide historical context for where we have found ourselves. (Yes, it is relevant to acknowledge the failure of our old values, but do not get lost in Prompt 1.) What happens when we see our old values and ideals destroyed? What is involved in this process? What are the dangers we face? What best describes a free spirit? What is required, and what is involved in living such a life? What best describes the overman? Body In your essay, you must integrate another philosopher or another tradition. Compare and contrast one specific concept you have explored to either Buddhism, Epictetus, Jean-Paul Sartre, or Soren Kierkegaard. Be specific and original! Conclusion What is the most significant insight you have taken away from this work? How has it challenged your thinking or previously held beliefs?
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