Nietzsche

Undergraduate catalogue

An examination of various issues raised in, and by, Nietzsche's writings. Apart from discussing views like the eternal recurrence, the overman, and the will to power, this course considers Nietzsche's ambiguous relationship with philosophy, the literary status of his work, and his influence on contemporary thought. Prerequisite: One philosophy course or equivalent preparation in the history of modern thought or literature. Two lectures, one precept.