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Intro to Phil
TEST III
Ed Aiman
Part I: Multiple Choice-Choose the best answer
: 3 points each
1. For Nietzsche what has the mainstream versions of Christianity and Plato contributed to?
A.
Making us all peaceful, warless people, never killing others for religious reasons.
B.
Saved us from a life of sin.
C.
Making us into guilt-ridden, impotent wimps
.
D.
Shown us the way to enlightenment.
2. In the book, The Birth of Tragedy
, Nietzsche refers to Apollo and Dionysius. In our class sessions, how were those characters discussed?
A. That Apollo represented all things that were good and noble, and Dionysius was all things evil. B. The duality of these aspects of humanity are perfectly balanced within Platonic and religious traditions. C. Because of the religious-based and Platonic over-emphasis of one of these values, we have grown to lose our thirst for living. D. We should never attempt to get too close to Apollo lest we have our wings melt. 3. An explanation(s) Wollstonecraft offers for why women were attached to the ‘rakish’ character in her day was…?
A. That the façade of the rake is easily detectable, but that his character is exciting.
B
. That women could not live without love given the way they were socialized.
C. That the ‘bad boy’ image the rake projected filled their thirst for being provided for and would
be the kind of man that would stand up for her. D. All of the above. 4
. When Wollstonecraft writes that, “
The generality of people cannot see or feel poetically, they want fancy, and therefore fly from solitude in search of sensible objects; but when an author lends them his eyes they can see as he saw, and be amused by images they could not select, though lying before them.” Which of the following relates to that idea?
A
. That females are taught to obediently follow the rules without question.
B. That it is advantageous to be alone sometimes. C. That women were trapped to first impressions. D
. The value and importance of basic literacy skills
. 5. The Existentialist idea that “existence precedes essence” was discussed in our class sessions in which of the following ways?
A. The Calvinist idea of predestination cannot be questioned and should be blindly accepted as should all matters of a religious nature. B. Who you are and what you become are by-products of free choices that one makes.
C. It is a view that denies one’s autonomy and suggests that all matters are controlled by an omniscient all powerful being. D. One should always attempt to “seize the day” and not have any worry about the consequences
of their actions.
Part II: True/False: (a.k.a. flip a coin
) 3 points each
6. In his book, On Liberty
, John Stuart Mill presents an anti-paternalist view. True
Part III: Short Answer
: In a few actual, complete sentences
, respond to the following: (6 points each) 7. In conjunction with the class discussions, explain one
specific
example of Nietzsche’s approach to the transvaluation of values and how a concept that once was considered bad is now good, or
a concept that was once considered good now takes on the notion evil in the new system
of value Nietzsche describes how values changed during his time, with the spread of Christianity of what was formerly viewed as good but is now seen as harmful. One specific example of Nietzsche's point about the transvaluation of values is the shift from the ancient Greek ideal of physical prowess and beauty to the Christian ideal of humility and modesty. In ancient Greek society, physical strength and beauty were highly valued and considered virtues. These traits were
embodied in the heroes of Greek mythology, who were celebrated for their physical prowess and heroic deeds. Even in everyday life, physical strength and beauty were seen as desirable traits, and people who possessed them were held in high esteem. However, with the spread of Christianity, this ideal was challenged, and a new system of values emerged. According to the Christian value system, physical strength and beauty were seen as vanity and prideful. Instead, humility, modesty, and spiritual strength were considered virtues.
8. Explain how Nietzsche would interpret the phrase, “live in the moment” as suggested in the actual lessons. According to Nietzsche, the phrase "live in the moment" refers to embracing life and its opportunities as they arise rather than obsessing on the past or the future. He argues that living in the present allows us to fully experience life and to take advantage of possibilities that might not present themselves again. He also argues that living in the present is the best way to grow and fulfill ourselves because it inspires us to focus on our own health and well-being.
Part IV: Essays: Write on any two
(about one page each
or more
if possible)
1. Discuss how, in class, we characterized Wollstonecraft’s thoughts on the education of women and the impact that can have on relationships. What does she envision the future to be like? Are we there yet? If not, why not?
According to Wollstonecraft, women should have access to a thorough education on equal with that of men in order for them to reach their full potential, both morally and intellectually. She thought that education would enable women to participate equally in relationships and make significant contributions to society.
The dominant social standards that restricted women to home duties and barred them from obtaining an education were criticized by Wollstonecraft. She maintained that women were unable to build strong, meaningful relationships with their partners because of this lack of education, which also served to maintain gender inequity. Women who were not educated were treated as mere decorations and did not receive the intellectual stimulation required for happy partnerships.
In Wollstonecraft's vision, women would receive an education and be seen as logical creatures who could hold intelligent conversations and make defensible decisions. She thought that with education, women would be able to develop their own identities, follow their passions, and improve society. Relationships in this future would not be founded on weak criteria like riches or social standing, but rather on intellectual compatibility, mutual respect, and shared beliefs.
Though women's education and empowerment have come a long way since Wollstonecraft's day, we still haven't reached the future she had in mind. Gender inequality still exists in many facets of society, despite the fact that women have more access to education and have achieved success in a variety of sectors. Equal opportunity obstacles still exist, and women are still underrepresented in positions of influence and power.
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2. Discuss how we characterized, in class, Nietzsche’s critique of Plato and Christianity, emphasizing his thoughts on how the value systems hold us back. Be specific when possible with your examples and explanations. 3.Discuss the idea of freedom as we presented it in class found in Mill’s On Liberty
and in Nietzsche’s concept of Das Ubermensch. What is it to be free according to Nietzsche? Give specific examples as per the actual lessons. According to Mill's On Liberty, freedom is the ability to do anything with oneself, including knocking oneself out, as long as it doesn't impact other people or cause harm to them. Freedom should only be restricted if harm is being done to other people. His theory also addresses how we think. According to him, our minds are free to entertain even the most repulsive ideas, so long as we refrain from speaking to them out loud or using them to intentionally hurt other people. One example I can use is homosexual marriage. If Mill was still alive, I believe he would be completely in favor of gay marriage because, if two people of the same gender are in love and are not a threat to others, they should be allowed to marriage each other. What he wouldn't agree with is if someone yelled "fire" in a crowded room if there wasn't a
fire present because that would be hurtful to people's emotions and unnecessary tension. The idea of the Übermensch, which is frequently translated as "Superman" or "Overman," is one of Friedrich Nietzsche's main ideas in "Thus Spoke Zarathustra." The Übermensch, a person who has transcended the bounds of conventional morality to develop their own standards, is portrayed as the ideal that humanity should set for itself. Nietzsche believed that in order to be free, one has to defeat oneself, go beyond one's own bounds, and develop one's own morals and purpose. This is freedom, not freedom from limitations, but freedom to create, to affirm life, and to accept the world as it is, free from the need for comforting alien or metaphysical notions. Nietzsche, for instance, critiques the Christian morality, believing it to be based on a "slave morality" and demeaning life. He contends that this morality restricts human potential because it places so much emphasis on humility, self-denial, and an afterlife. In contrast,
the Übermensch would embrace their will to power, affirm this existence, and establish their own set of ideals.
4. Wollstonecraft writes, “
This habitual slavery, to first impressions, has a more baneful effect on the female than the male character, because business and other dry employments of the understanding, tend to deaden the feelings and break associations that do violence to reason. But females, who are made women of when they are mere children, and brought back to childhood when they ought to leave the go-cart forever, do have not sufficient strength of mind to efface the superinductions of art that have smothered nature.”- What is she saying here as presented in the actual
sessions? What would a specific example of “females who are made women of when they are mere children” look like today and why as suggested in the lessons? 5. Okay, I couldn’t resist: Discuss the “Dumbassification” of America and what
specific
factors lead to this phenomenon. Be sure to relate your response in some way to the actual lessons at some point in the semester.