Guided Reading 17 (18) Nietzsche
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Guided Reading 17 (18) Nietzsche
Master Morality and Slave Morality
1.
According to Nietzsche, there are two types of morality. What are they?
The two types of morality according to Nietzsche are Master Morality and Slave
Morality.
2.
According to Nietzsche, when the ruling group defines morality, what does “the opposition of
‘good’ and ‘bad’” mean?
According to Nietzsche, when the ruling group defines morality, the opposition of “good”
and “bad” means the same as “noble” and “contemptible”.
3.
On what does this morality feel contempt?
Morality feels contempt for those who are anxious and petty. It is also for those who
humble themselves and begging flatterers.
4.
According to Nietzsche, on what was moral designations first applied?
According to Nietzsche, moral designations were first applied to human beings and only
later, to actions.
5.
Describe the noble type of man.
The noble type of man experiences himself as determining values. They do not need
approval; They tend to judge a lot.
6.
According to Nietzsche, who understands honor?
The noble man understands honor.
7.
How does a man who has this kind of morality act toward those of a lower rank and of alien
origin?
Nietzsche argues that a person with this type of morality would not feel obligated to
treat those of lower rank or alien origin with excessive compassion or equality. Instead,
he emphasizes the inherent inequality among individuals and assert those of higher rank
have a natural inclination to dominate or subjugate those of lower rank.
8.
Who created the slave morality?
Slave morality was created by the weak and oppressed members of society who were
unable to assess their power and dominance.
9.
In slave morality, according to Nietzsche, what kinds of characteristics are honored? Why?
In slave morality, characteristics such as pity, the complacent and obliging hand, the
warm heart, patience, industry, humility, and friendliness are honored.
10.
Nietzsche says that “wherever slave morality becomes preponderant, language tends to bring
the words ‘good’ and ‘stupid’ together…” What do you think he means?
Nietzsche means that a good person would be easier to manipulate because they will
always try to do what is right no matter the situation.
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