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The Nietzsche Podcast

96: Nietzsche as Educator

Jun 11, 2024
Exploring Nietzsche's reflections on Schopenhauer's influence, his emphasis on independence and discernment, philosophy of individuality and truth, and his concept of the true world. A final word on Nietzsche's philosophy with a love letter to fans, celebrating three years of The Nietzsche Podcast.
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Quick takeaways

  • Nietzsche presents ideals of Rousseau, Goethe, Schopenhauer for man in 1800s.
  • Critique on modern culture's decline into entertainment and leveling tendencies by Nietzsche.

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Nietzsche's Untimely Meditations on Modernity

In Nietzsche's 'Schopenhauer as Educator,' three archetypes are presented as ideals for the man of the 1800s: Rousseau, Goethe, and Schopenhauer. Rousseau symbolizes seeking happiness in naive innocence against the advance of industrial capitalism. Goethe embodies a balance of emotions and rationality within modernity, celebrating technological advancements while holding onto the natural and passionate. Schopenhauer represents true heroism by rejecting modernity's promises and making war on the quest for happiness, advocating for a heroic life that defies utilitarian contentment and romantic illusions.

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