Another Life with Joy Marie Clarkson 42: Zohar Atkins on Vows in Scripture and the Existentialists, and Listener Questions
Nov 1, 2022
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Nietzsche on Vows and Eternity
- Vows express commitment beyond mere promises and reflect deep integrity and maturity.
- Nietzsche sees keeping vows as a mark of mastery and enduring dignity, linking joy with a grasp for eternity.
Vows Connect to Eternity
- Human joy and commitment seek a form of eternity beyond lifespan or historical duration.
- Vows fix human hearts in relation to the eternal and transcend human limitations.
Risks of Excessive Private Vows
- Excessive making of private vows leads to a solipsistic conscience detached from communal values.
- Law provides a common language, while many individualized vows create private or idiosyncratic worlds.