PHIL 3180

If you are interested in Nietzsche and want to spend time reading and discussing his work, take this course. Otherwise, avoid it. The class consists in ready a large swathe of Nietzsche's works and then discussing them in a seminar-like setting. Langsam does a good job of explaining the main points of Nietzsche's philosophy, while allowing ample time for students to interject and disagree. If you're someone who likes debating and engaging in a small classroom setting, you will be right at home in this class. Otherwise, you may find it somewhat boring to sit through an hour and fifteen minutes of philosophy talk.

There are three papers, and you get to choose from a few prompts for each. Fairly standard philosophy papers (explain an argument, resolve a contradiction, etc.). There is a lot of reading for this course, and it is all Nietzsche, so keep that in mind.

Overall: I enjoyed this course because it forced me to read the majority of Nietzsche's work (which I have wanted to do for a long time). Be prepared to pay attention in class and take notes to prepare for the papers. It is difficult to get an A on the papers, but not too difficult to get a B. #tCFspring2022