90 - Heroes are Dangerous: Rousseau & Nietzsche with Johnathan Bi
Cost of Glory
Villains vs. Hypocrites
Great villains can find redemption and salvation by turning inwards and transforming, while hypocrites who lack strength of soul can never become virtuous. This contrasts with Nietzsche's critique of Christianity, where he argues that Christians are hypocrites too weak to embrace the values of greatness exhibited by pagans like the criminals in Rome. The discussion also touches on Rousseau's surprising viewpoint, given his reputation as an egalitarian and advocate for reason, particularly through the concept of the general will in democracy.
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