Section 1
1) In section 12, Nietzsche identifies “nihilism” as a modern condition where individuals lose the will to be human. What evidence does Nietzsche present to support this position, and why does he believe it is so terribly problematic? Where might one find evidence of this kind of nihilism in our world today?
2) What does Nietzsche mean by “resentment”? Whom do you resent and why? If you were all powerful, what would you do to that person or group whom you resent? Do you believe that doing that would make you and those whom you love stronger or better?
3) Nietzsche argues that “master” morality says “yes” to itself, while “slave” morality says “no” to the other. What is the difference in these judgements? What about your life do you say “yes” to without pointing to another and saying “no? What would it look like to do the opposite of this?
4) Why does Nietzsche believe that an entomological investigation into the terms “good”, “bad” and “evil” is illuminating? What does he say he learned from doing this investigation?