PHIL262
NIETZSCHE
- Department
- Philosophy
- Terms offered
- 2
- Data refreshed
- Jun 30, 2026
Description
Section information text: Friedrich Nietzsche remains one of the most controversial figures in the Western intellectual tradition. He is famous for his attacks on religion (especially Christianity) and for his rejection of the humanistic values that he sees as associated with the mainstream of Europe's religious and intellectual culture. Those values include equal respect for all people, tolerance of diverse viewpoints, and a sense of the central importance of pity and compassion. What might lead a thinker to reject the values we hold so dear? And what does Nietzsche offer in their place? The course will be devoted to exploring the question by looking at several of Nietzsche's core works and by tracing the development of his thought in core areas like ethics, aesthetics, and epistemology.
Syllabi
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Offerings and forecast 2021–2022
| Year | Fall | Spring | Summer | Intersession |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2030 | 2030 Fall: 14% chance, low confidence. Offered in 1 of 5 fall terms since 2022. | 2030 Spring: 13% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 1 of 6 spring terms since 2021. | 2030 Summer: 7% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 9 summer terms since 2018. | 2030 Intersession: 8% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 6 intersession terms since 2020. |
| 2029 | 2029 Fall: 14% chance, low confidence. Offered in 1 of 5 fall terms since 2022. | 2029 Spring: 12% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 1 of 6 spring terms since 2021. | 2029 Summer: 6% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 10 summer terms since 2017. | 2029 Intersession: 7% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 7 intersession terms since 2017. |
| 2028 | 2028 Fall: 14% chance, low confidence. Offered in 1 of 5 fall terms since 2022. | 2028 Spring: 12% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 1 of 6 spring terms since 2021. | 2028 Summer: 5% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 11 summer terms since 2016. | 2028 Intersession: 7% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 7 intersession terms since 2017. |
| 2027 | 2027 Fall: 14% chance, low confidence. Offered in 1 of 5 fall terms since 2022. | 2027 Spring: 12% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 1 of 6 spring terms since 2021. | 2027 Summer: 5% chance, high confidence. Offered in 0 of 12 summer terms since 2015. | 2027 Intersession: 6% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 7 intersession terms since 2017. |
| 2022 | 1 section | Not offered | Not offered | Not offered |
| 2021 | Not offered | 1 section | Not offered | Not offered |
Meeting times
Recent first- Mon, 2:50 PM–5:50 PM ONLINE 2021
| Term | Professor | Type | Credits | Enrollment | CRN |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2022 | Ravi Sharma | Lecture | 1 | 12 of 15 enrolled | 21781 |
| Spring 2021 | Ravi Sharma | Online | 1 | 15 of 15 enrolled | 38554 |