Question 1

Explain Masham's point when she asserts that "An irrational religion can never rationally be conceived to come from God."

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Question 2

Do you agree with Masham when she says, "From what has been said, I think it does appear, that irrational instruction concerning religion, as well as want of instruction, disposes to skepticism"?

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Question 3

Nietzsche says, "In fact, we philosophers and ___________ feel ourselves irradiated as by a new dawn by the report that the old God is dead; our hearts overflow with gratitude, astonishment, presentiment and expectation."

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Nietzsche often refers to himself and others who share his perspective as "free spirits," which he defines as those who are willing to question traditional beliefs and values and forge their own paths. The death of the old God represents an opportunity for free spirits and philosophers to reject outdated religious and moral constraints and create new, individualistic ethical systems.

Question 4

Nietzsche's famous line, "God is dead," is not to be taken literally; instead, it indicates the long-standing reliance on religion as the only possible ...

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Nietzsche's claim that "God is dead" was not a metaphysical statement about the existence of God. It was a philosophical statement about the decline of religion's influence on morality and the way people think about the world. Nietzsche believed that much of Western philosophy and morality relied on religion as the ground for their system, and that without religion, a new system of morality and thought would have to be developed. Therefore, option B, that religion provided the ground for morality, is the best choice.

Question 5

Nietzsche claims that most humans think it is impossible to accept that a moral system can be acceptable without ...

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Nietzsche argues that the Western world has been heavily influenced by Christian values, and most people cannot accept a moral system without a religious basis. He argues that this is limiting and inhibits human potential. Therefore, the most fitting answer is A, as Nietzsche emphasizes the importance of breaking away from religious dependency.

Question 6

For Nietzsche, we need to get rid of the religious idea of absolute values and ...

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Nietzsche believed that the concept of universal moral laws, which were traditionally derived from religious belief systems, were limiting and oppressive. He argued that individuals should be free to create their own values and moral systems based on their own will to power. Therefore, getting rid of the religious idea of absolute values is necessary to establish individualism and freedom.

Question 7

At the beginning of the reading, who goes around shouting, "I seek God! I seek God!"?

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The text states, "In the middle of the market, a madman appeared, shouting, 'I seek God! I seek God!'" Therefore, the correct answer is B, a madman.

Question 8

Nietzsche says, "In fact, we philosophers and moral beings feel ourselves irradiated as by a new dawn by the report that the old God is dead; our hearts overflow with gratitude, astonishment, presentiment and expectation."

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This quote is a misattribution or misrepresentation of Nietzsche's ideas. While Nietzsche famously declared "God is dead" in his work "The Gay Science," the specific quote provided does not accurately reflect his writings or philosophy. Nietzsche's declaration was more about the decline of religious and metaphysical belief in the modern world, rather than an expression of gratitude or positive anticipation.

Question 9

Nietzsche's famous line, "God is dead," is not to be taken literally; instead, it indicates the long-standing reliance on religion as the only possible path to salvation.

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Question 10

Nietzsche claims that most humans think it is impossible to accept that a moral system can be acceptable without a proof for God's existence.

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Question 11

For Nietzsche, we need to get rid of the religious idea of absolute values and spiritual revelation.

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Question 12

At the beginning of the reading, a madman goes around shouting, "I seek God! I seek God!"

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This is the opening sentence of the reading, indicating that a madman is indeed going around shouting, "I seek God! I seek God!"

Question 13

Why does Nietzsche claim that "we philosophers and free spirits feel ourselves irradiated as by a new dawn by the report that the old God is dead; our hearts overflow with gratitude, astonishment, presentiment and expectation"?

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Question 14

Should we take Nietzsche's famous line, "God is dead," literally? Why or why not? Do you agree with Nietzsche?

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Question 15

Why does Nietzsche claim that most humans think it is impossible to accept that a moral system can be acceptable without a religious base? Do you agree with Nietzsche?

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Question 16

Explain why Nietzsche thinks that we need to get rid of the religious idea of absolute values and universal moral laws.

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Question 17

Why does the madman go around shouting, "I seek God! I seek God!"?

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Question 18

At the beginning of the reading, what happened to the ship?

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The reading states that "The ship went down in mid-ocean." This means that the ship sunk or was lost at sea. Therefore, choice C is the best answer.

Question 19

Clifford says, "The question of right or wrong has to do with the ________ of his belief, not the matter of it; not what it was, but how he got it; not whether it turned out to be true or false, but whether he had a right to believe on such evidence as was before him."

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According to Clifford, the question of right or wrong has to do with the origin of a person's belief, not the certainty, validity, or ethics of it.

Question 20

Clifford asserts that "the question is not whether their belief was true or false, but whether they entertained it on ..."

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Clifford argues that the important factor is not whether a belief turned out to be true or false, but rather the grounds on which an individual entertained that belief. If a belief was held on incorrect or insufficient grounds, regardless of its ultimate truth or falsity, it is still intellectually wrong. Therefore, option B, "wrong grounds," fits Clifford's argument.

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