Eternalised
Eastern Philosophy and Nietzsche | Buddhism and Hinduism
Oct 15, 2020
This podcast explores Nietzsche's interest in Eastern philosophy, particularly Buddhism and Hinduism. Nietzsche saw these philosophies as alternative positions to attack Christianity. Despite considering them nihilistic, he studied and appreciated them. The podcast discusses Nietzsche's views on Buddhism, including its non-nihilistic nature and similarities to his ideas. It also explores Nietzsche's opinions on Hinduism, comparisons to Schopenhauer's views, and connections between Zarathustra and Shiva. The podcast emphasizes Nietzsche's admiration for Eastern philosophy and its potential future influence.
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- Nietzsche had an interest in Buddhism and Hinduism as alternative positions to attack Christianity.
- While Nietzsche criticized Buddhism as nihilistic, he admired its objective approach to suffering and recognized similarities between his philosophy and Eastern teachings.
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Nietzsche's interest in Buddhism
Nietzsche had a strong interest in Buddhism, particularly influenced by Schopenhauer's understanding of it as a pessimistic religion. While Nietzsche criticized both Christianity and Buddhism as forms of nihilism, he had more admiration for Buddhism and its objective approach to suffering.
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