The Nietzsche Podcast 96: Nietzsche as Educator
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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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Nietzsche's Critique of Modernity
- Nietzsche identified modernity's superficiality and the leveling of distinctions as significant problems in the 19th century.
- He believed culture should address fundamental human challenges, not just offer entertainment or etiquette.
Three Exemplars
- Nietzsche presented three exemplars: the Rousseauian, Goethean, and Schopenhauerian man, as responses to modernity.
- Each represents a different approach to navigating the challenges of a superficial, leveling culture.
Schopenhauer's Heroism
- Nietzsche valued Schopenhauer's rejection of both happiness-seeking and utilitarian contentment as heroic.
- This 'heroic' approach involves confronting life's difficulties with sincerity and radicalism.