Nietzsche

Explain the difference between the person who lives in “infinite resignation” and the “knight of faith.” How does Kierkegaard apply this distinction to the case of Abraham?

PHIL-2255: Mid-Term Paper Topics and Guidelines Choose one of the two topics below and respond to all of the associated topic questions in formal academic writing. Use 1” margins on all sides, double-spaced pages, and 12-font. Use the MLA citation style. The paper should exactly five full pages times new roman size 12 font double-spaced […]

Briefly, state and explain the four types of alienation according to Marx's theory of workers' alienation under capitalism.

PHI 310 final exam Answer one and only one of the following short answer questions by entering your response in the space provided. There is no specific length requirement, but a suitable answer will consist of about 6 or 7 pointed, well-formulated, and accurate sentences. (1) Using your own words, briefly explain Hegel's notion of […]

Compare and contrast Nietzsche’s critique of metaphysics with the critique of metaphysical knowledge offered by Kant.

Analytical Essay Compare and contrast Nietzsche’s critique of metaphysics with the critique of metaphysical knowledge offered by Kant. In what ways does Nietzsche “go further” than Kant in his critique of metaphysics? Do you think Nietzsche’s radical critique of metaphysics is justified? Why or why not?

Compare and contrast Nietzsche’s critique of metaphysics with the critique of metaphysical knowledge offered by Kant.

PHI 310 Analytical Essay 2 Compare and contrast Nietzsche’s critique of metaphysics with the critique of metaphysical knowledge offered by Kant. In what ways does Nietzsche “go further” than Kant in his critique of metaphysics? Do you think Nietzsche’s radical critique of metaphysics is justified? Why or why not? Click here to download a handout […]

Was (or is) there something deeply important missing in philosophy (or in religion, or in anything we do with words and ideas — in politics or government, for example)?

Critical Reflection on Nietzsche’s Twilight of the Idols (The “Preface”) Respond: Was (or is) there something deeply important missing in philosophy (or in religion, or in anything we do with words and ideas — in politics or government, for example)? Did philosophy forget the first thing about itself — that it is first a self? […]

Using one of the key philosophers/ies discussed in the RELIGION or ETHICS section: Defend a key argument for the philosophy (or from the philosopher).

Aristotle Virtue Ethics Using one of the key philosophers/ies discussed in the RELIGION or ETHICS section: PICK either a specific topic or philosopher. Defend a key argument for the philosophy (or from the philosopher). For example, you could write FOR or AGAINST Anselm’s ontological argument, Nietzsche’s morality, William Paley’s defense for the existence of God, […]

Explain how do some theologians/philosophers/thinkers define evil? Make reference to Nietzsche, Augustine, and Solzhenitsyn, as well as how they relate to some of the other thinkers.

Topic: Discussion Post | What is Evil? First, listen to the BBC podcast from In Our Time  titled “Evil.”  Here is the link:  https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/p00547g3 (Links to an external site.) How do some theologians/philosophers/thinkers define evil? Make reference to Nietzsche, Augustine, and Solzhenitsyn, as well as how they relate to some of the other thinkers. Which did you support and […]

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