Paper 03: Kant v. Nietzsche Required readings for the assignments: Nietzsche, The Genealogy of Morals, Essays One and Two Maiman, “Kant versus Nietzsche” Assignment: 1. In Nietzsche’s The Genealogy of Morals, he presents a version of the story of the development of morals that is, in part, a reaction against Kantian ethics. Using the two sources, but in your own words: a. Describe Nietzsche’s presentation of the developments of Judeo-Christian morals. According to Nietzsche, morals are not eternal or universal, but created by specific cultures, in specific circumstances. b. Discuss how Nietzsche’s “revaluation [transvaluation] of all values” conflicts with Kantian ethics. c. Assess Maiman’s argument, that Nietzsche was not attempting to eliminate morals altogether, but was seeking a different basis for morals. Do you agree or disagree? Why? d. Which position, Nietzsche’s or Kant’s, do you agree with? Why? Formal requirements: Write at least 3 full pages, and no more that 6. DOUBLE SPACE. Title page, 12 pt. font, 1” margins, no headings. You may use parenthetical citations with author’s last name, and page number; e.g., (Nietzsche, p. 72) or (Maiman, p. 72). If you use any other sources, you must provide bibliographical information for them.
