When Nietzsche writes that Socrates and other Western philosophers have turned "reason into a tyrant," he
A)shares the author of Ecclesiastes' s belief that "all is vanity."
B)agrees with the idea that the meaning of life should be based on the pursuit of wisdom.
C)means that a life single-mindedly devoted to reason is a fanatical life.
D)agrees with Buddhists, who look to nirvana as the extinction of all desires that lead to suffering.

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Nietzsche believes that the focus on reason and rationality in Western philosophy has led to a single-minded devotion to logic and intellect, which can become fanatical and oppressive. He argues that other aspects of human nature, such as emotion, creativity, and intuition, are equally important for a fulfilling life. Therefore, Nietzsche's assertion that reason has become a tyrant implies that a life devoted solely to reason is undesirable.

When Nietzsche Writes That Socrates and Other Western Philosophers Have