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The Gay Science #17 (IV.289-298)

The Nietzsche Podcast

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The Nature of Drives and the Beauty of Brief Habits

This chapter investigates the cultural rituals tied to human drives, highlighting their misinterpretation as evil in civilizations with extreme values. It emphasizes the importance of recognizing these instincts and discusses 'brief habits' as a means to appreciate fleeting pleasures without negativity.

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