PHIL 485 - Nietzsche (3)

A close study of Nietzsche’s central ideas, especially with a view toward their relevance for contemporary philosophy and culture. Topics may include: naturalism; nihilism; the will to truth and the will to power; drive psychology; perspectivism; the nature of philosophy and its relationship to art; Nietzsche’s critique of morality and re-evaluation of values. Readings will be drawn from key texts such as Beyond Good and Evil, Thus Spoke Zarathustra, The Genealogy of Morals, Daybreak, The Gay Science. Recommended Preparation: One 300-level course in philosophy with a grade of ‘C’ or better, especially PHIL 322, PHIL 350, or PHIL 353.

Grading: Graded/Satisfactory Unsatisfactory/Audit
Course ID: 102515
Consent: No Special Consent Required
Components: Lecture
Attributes: Writing Intensive (WI)
Prerequisite: ENGL 100 and one PHIL course with a grade of ‘C’ or better.