The philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche wrote to change our perspective on morality and life. He coined the term "Übermensch" as an individual who could rise above the difficulties and circumstances they are put in to embrace whatever life may throw at them - perhaps similar to the Roman poet Horace's concepts on Carpe Diem (plucking or seizing the day) you read in Chapter 3. Nietzsche ultimately bridges the gap between classical philosophy (Greek and Roman) and what will become modern psychology and philosophy (specifically Freudianism and Existentialism). A major step in Nietzsche's outline for the übermensch is to address the concern of "envy." Envy, according to Nietzsche, has been taught (often times via religion institutions) to be shameful. It is one of the seven deadly sins after all. But Nietzsche claims that envy contains no inherent evil or immorality - as long as we use it to recognize and guide us to our ultimate goals. He essentially claims that we only feel envy because we want to be like that of which we feel envy for. However, we shouldn't hide from this; we must face our own envious desires and fight for what we ultimately want and if we fail, then we fail with dignity.

After reading this and the section on Nietzsche in your textbook, please address the following questions:

Do you agree with Nietzsche's ideas of envy and the "übermensch?" Why or why not?
What potential good can this mindset bring? What harm could follow?
How do you define and approach your own envy in life?