Explain, then either argue for or against Friedrich Nietzsche’s argument in Twilight of the Idols that “almost every morality that has been taught, revered, or preached so far, explicitly turns its back on the instincts of life” (174). Focus on pages 172-174, sections 1-4. ( See the passage in the files)
When explaining his argument, clarify why he thinks traditional morality’s cure for passions is “eradication” (172) and why it’s harmful, coming up with additional examples that might support his view. Also explain what he means when he says that passions can be “spiritualized, beautified, deified,” again considering specific examples (172). Explain in detail and directly answer at least one possible objection your opponent might make to your critique or defense. When replying to your opponent, directly respond to their argument and fully explain any specific examples they have raised. Carefully follows instructions about the essay’s topic, structure, and format. Includes the most important points in the author’s argument, and explains original examples well. Good grammar, punctuation, spelling. Avoids awkward phrasing and sentence structure. Good organization, ideas are clearly expressed, examples are well-explained argument’s target is clear, proceeds in logical steps, reasons are explicit, stays on topic. In the final essay, you will interpret an author’s argument, choose to critique or defend it, raise a possible objection to your argument, and then reply to that objection.
