Social Theory L8
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The document outlines the format and requirements for summaries in a social theory class. Students must write a half page summary describing the most interesting theoretical aspect of the class using required readings. They must also write a half page reaction agreeing or disagreeing with the aspect and relating it to other thinkers' views or current events. The document provides context on the philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche, including some of his works, views on moral rules, democracy, power, and religion. Key concepts from Nietzsche like the will to power, truth, and genealogy are also listed.
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Social Theory L8
- 1. Social Theory L8 Kajsa Hallberg Adu Spring 2010
- 2. Summaries New format: Describe-React-Relate Half a page summary desrcibing the most interesting theoretical aspect of the class. Do use the Required Reading to get it right! Half a page: your reaction to it. Do you agree? Why/ not? how does it relate to other thinkers views? Can you see a correlation to any current events? Starts TODAY! Social Theory, Spring 2010. Kajsa Hallberg Adu
- 3. The individual has always had to struggle to keep from being overwhelmed by the tribe. If you try it, you will be lonely often, and sometimes frightened. But no price is too high to pay for the privilege of owning yourself. - Friedrich Nietzsche Social Theory, Spring 2010. Kajsa Hallberg Adu
- 4. Friedrich Nietzsche Who was he? What was his social context? What were some of his works? How did he feel about moral rules? democracy? power? religion? Social Theory, Spring 2010. Kajsa Hallberg Adu
- 5. Key words Social Theory, Spring 2010. Kajsa Hallberg Adu Will to power Truth Subjectivism (Perspectivism) Genealogy Good and evil Ressentiment Conscience debt Asceticism Altruism The Genetic Fallacy
- 6. The Genetic Fallacy Social Theory, Spring 2010. Kajsa Hallberg Adu
- 7. Discussion Compare Kants Categorical Imperative to Nietzsches Genealogy of Morality. What are some assumptions? In terms of living together what are the consequences? In terms of room for individuality (= freedom)? Social Theory, Spring 2010. Kajsa Hallberg Adu
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- #2: Meeting twice a week for lectures and on Fridays for discussion For you who do not know me
- #4: Most misunderstood philosopher of all times_ He has been credited with building a theoretical base for the Nazis. Today we are talking about Friedrich Nietzsche.
- #6: Will to power life force Relative view on truth Subjectivism (Perspectivism) Genealogy Goo dan devil Ressentiment Conscience debt (bad conscience inward selftorture) Asceticism Altruism Will to power life force Relative view on truth Subjectivism (Perspectivism) Genealogy Goo dan devil Ressentiment Conscience debt (bad conscience inward selftorture) Asceticism Altruism