This seminar will provide an introduction to the philosophy of Friedrich Nietzsche. We will explore the meanings
behind the most famous and most important Nietzschean concepts, like the will to power, nihilism, the overman
[die Übermensch], master/slave morality, amor fati, or the phrase “God is dead”, and we will also discuss some
famous controversies surrounding Nietzsche, like the misuse of his philosophy by the Nazis. The goal of this
course will be to familiarize students with the distinctive character of Nietzsche’s thinking, put it in its historical
context, and think about how it relates to our situation in the 21st century.
Last update: Bc. Veronika Kučabová (13.06.2023)
This seminar will provide an introduction to the philosophy of Friedrich Nietzsche. We will explore the meanings
behind the most famous and most important Nietzschean concepts, like the will to power, nihilism, the overman
[die Übermensch], master/slave morality, amor fati, or the phrase “God is dead”, and we will also discuss some
famous controversies surrounding Nietzsche, like the misuse of his philosophy by the Nazis. The goal of this
course will be to familiarize students with the distinctive character of Nietzsche’s thinking, put it in its historical
context, and think about how it relates to our situation in the 21st century.
Course completion requirements -
Last update: Mgr. Marek Vodička (08.01.2024)
The course requires basic knowledge of the history of Western philosophy. Weekly readings will be assigned. At the end of the semester, students will be required to write a short essay (1,800–2,700 words, about 4–6 pages in A4 format) on a Nietzsche-related topic of their choosing.
Last update: Mgr. Marek Vodička (08.01.2024)
The course requires basic knowledge of the history of Western philosophy. Weekly readings will be assigned. At the end of the semester, students will be required to write a short essay (1,800–2,700 words, about 4–6 pages in A4 format) on a Nietzsche-related topic of their choosing.
