Choose any ONE of the questions below
1 What does Nietzsche mean by “the last man” and “the overman”? Why is the former a manifestation of nihilism? Explain and evaluate.
2 Why does Sartre argue that consciousness must be embodied? What is its significance for his portrait of bad faith, and why is bad faith so central to his discussion of freedom? Explain and evaluate.
3 What does Simone de Beauvoir mean by “ambiguity” and why is it and the problem or spirit of seriousness important for her ethics? Explain and evaluate.
4 Nishitani claims Western thought fails to address nihility. Do you agree? Explain your answer through outlining Nishitani’s argument, including his critique of some of the other philosophers we have discussed.
5 What does it mean to be a problem? What forms of invisibility does it encumber? Explain your answer through a critical discussion of Existentia Africana.
