1. Is Zarathustra an overman? Defend your view.

2. Explain Nietzsche’s criticisms of Christianity. Discuss whether these criticisms are consistent with his emphasis on the creation of value.

3. What role does eternal recurrence play in Thus Spoke Zarathustra? Does the introduction of this theory add or detract from the work?

4. Why does Zarathustra reject the higher men? What does this demonstrate about Nietzsche’s philosophy? Does Book 4 add or detract from the philosophical content of this work?

5. Present what you believe to be the two most important criticisms that can be offered against Nietzsche’s philosophy. If you believe that these criticisms can be answered, defend Nietzsche against these criticisms.

In answering these questions, be sure to state a thesis and to offer support for that thesis. You mus demonstrate knowledge of the text, and you must demonstrate your ability to construct arguments.