38: The Genius of the Species
The Nietzsche Podcast
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Physiology in the History of Animals - The Problem of Consciousness
Nietzsche: We simply lack any organ for knowledge, for truth. And even what is here called utility is ultimately also a mere belief,. and perhaps precisely the most calamitous stupidity of which we shall perish one day. End quote. So now, after having read that entire thing, which sets my mind swimming in all sorts of directions every time I hear it, I hope you've had the same experience too. Now let's go back and take it piece by piece, and I will interject wherever I have notes.
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