Explain and criticize Nietzsche’s claim that Christianity is decadent and nihilistic. (secs 5-7) What conception(s) of decadence does he use in Antichrist?

1.Explain and criticize Nietzsche’s claim that Christianity is decadent and nihilistic. (secs 5-7) What conception(s) of decadence does he use in Antichrist?

2.Nietzsche also characterizes Buddhism as decadent and nihilistic. Explain what he means. Why, nevertheless, does he favor Buddhism over Christianity? (secs. 20-23)

3.Christians usually regard Christianity as a superior replacement to Judaism. Nietzsche, by contrast, sees it as a decadent form of Judaism. Explain. (secs. 24-7)

4.Summarize Nietzsche’s characterization of Jesus. (secs 28-40)

5. In what ways does Nietzsche think that Paul and the Christian church have perverted the teachings of Jesus? (secs 40-55)

1.Explain and criticize Nietzsche’s claim that Christianity is decadent and nihilistic. (secs 5-7) What conception(s) of decadence does he use in Antichrist?

2.Nietzsche also characterizes Buddhism as decadent and nihilistic. Explain what he means. Why, nevertheless, does he favor Buddhism over Christianity? (secs. 20-23)

3.Christians usually regard Christianity as a superior replacement to Judaism. Nietzsche, by contrast, sees it as a decadent form of Judaism. Explain. (secs. 24-7)

4.Summarize Nietzsche’s characterization of Jesus. (secs 28-40)

5. In what ways does Nietzsche think that Paul and the Christian church have perverted the teachings of Jesus? (secs 40-55)

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