Friedrich Nietzsche: Master and Slave Morality
Name of the Book:
Contemporary Moral Problems
Library Reference: N/A
Amazon Link:
http://www.amazon.com/Contemporary-Moral-Problems-James-White/dp/0495553204/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1233910528&sr=1-1
Quote:
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Men with a still natural nature, barbarians in every terrible sense of the word ,men of prey, still in possession of unbroken strength of will and desire for power, threwthemselves upon weaker, more moral, more peaceful races (perhaps trading or cattle-rearing communities), or upon old mellow civilizations in which the final vital frce was flickering out in brilliant fireworks of wit and depravity. “
Learning Expectations:
1. Expects to learn about masters’ morality.2. Expects to learn more about morality.3. Expects to learn what is being argued in this chapter of this book.4. Expects to learn about slave morality.5. Expects to learn what’s the difference of the authors’ point of view and my pointof view.
Book Review:
In this chapter they talk about slave and master morality, but this issues has a negativeand positive side. The positive side is that people who have the power or the so-called mastercan enhance their skills of ruling and commanding their slaves, and for the slaves they can testhow long can they be obedient, loyal and honest to their masters. And the negative part of thisarticle is the harsh way on how one person makes their way to the top, to have the power theydesire. Who wants to be a slave right?In slave and master morality people misunderstood the concept of the good and bad.Often times they only think that its just power and slaves which is not fair because when youstarted to be the slave there is no turning back unless a miracle happen. And if you are eaten byyour power you’ll only want more and more, and in order to fulfill that you have to be in the darkside of the world.The best example for this article is our own government. People with money and powerhire some professional killers just to gain the power they want. Sometimes even if they alreadyhave something greed passes by and they crave for more. Sometimes even the lives of theirloved ones are being at risk because of this power for being the master.
Things I have learned:
I have learned that being a slave is by your own choice, because if you want to have thepower you have to be the best and do the best. Because no one can make you feel bad with outyour permission and even if you don’t make it to the top and have the best you should not letother people enslave you.
Integrative Questions:
Does Friedrich Nietzsche believe in the Master-Slave Morality?What is Will to Power?What is the difference of Master-Morality and Slave Morality?What is the meaning of Master-Morality?What is the meaning of Slave-Morality?
Review Questions:
1. How does Nietzsche characterize a good healthy society?-
He characterizes a good and healthy society by the power it contains, strengthof the people and the leaders in it, and how people are laving in the community.
2. What is Nietzsche’s view of injury, violence, and exploitation?-
His view of violence is it always happen anywhere and anytime, until now.
3. Distinguish between master morality and slave morality.-
Master morality is having the power to secure ones self and slave morality is theemotion of ones self towards other people.
4. Explain the will to power.-
The will to power is like a character of ones self to handle greatness andeffective ruling.
Discussion Questions:
1. Some people view Nietzsche’s writing as harmful and even dangerous. Forexample some have changed Nietzsche with inspiring Nazism. Are thesecharges justified or not? Why or why not?
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Master and Slave Morality by Friedrich Nietzsche
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