Introduction to Nietzsche

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In this lecture we provide an introduction to some of Friedrich Nietzsche's main ideas. In particular we look at his views on morality, nihilism, suffering, truth, the overman, amor fati, and the eternal recurrence.
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[jolyonesdale]

The cave you fear to enter holds the treasure you seek.

[sunmustbedestroyed]

Nietzsche was a true optimist. His writings discuss dark subjects, but his response to them is often highly positive.

[evilnekowantznobs]

So.... Nietzsche was fucking savage basically?

[edwardwoods]

This was an excellent and edifying introduction to Nietzche’s philosophy. I have recently become a student of Nietzche. The more I read and reread his works the more utterly profound I find his incites to be. His affirmation of life is a truly rapturous point of view. Before I started my study of Nietzche, of which I am yet a novice, I could not have predicted how penetrating and profoundly applicable his philosophy would be. Overcoming depression, or Nihilism as Nietzche would call it, has been a persistent obstacle in my own life and reflection on Nietzche’s solution to the problem of suffering has been my greatest antidepressant.

[PianoMan]

I watched this series almost a year ago and it has been an eye opener. It opened my mind to many ideas I had never before heard of, and set me on the path to becoming who I am meant to be. I believe my mental state is now much better than it otherwise would have been in part due to this series on Nietzsche.

Thank you for making this series, as well as your other videos.

[edwardwoods]

I absolutely adore this channel! I’ve been reading the works of Nietzsche for the last 2 years. No other writer has effected me like him. He has taught me to plumb the the depths of my psyche fearlessly and to have the boldness to transcend all conventional values. Nietzsche books couldn’t be more applicable than they are now. He admonishes us to strive for individuality at all costs. To organize the chaos within us. To sublimate the “evil” and challenge the “good.” To pursue individuation as Jung would say.

[dyllanblake]

I have been a Nietzschean all along and never knew it. A kindred spirit he is.

[pharaohimhotep]

Where is the button to give 1000 likes to this video?

[lordvoldemort]

I think most of my best friends lived many years ago.

[isensiblehumanist]

I think many people mistake morality with empathy, morality is a set way of thinking and living which Is determined by an individual's surroundings and the views and judgement of the people in their society. Empathy is an innate emotion present in most humans which allows them to understand others suffering. That is the key problem with Nietzsche he never seperates the failings of the herd morality from ones individual sense of empathy and drive to help others. This can sometimes lead to Nietzsche's work being used and interpreted by those who lack empathy as a justification for their own perspective and mistreatment of others. For example it is well known that Hitler and many other Nazi officials read Nietzsche's work though I have very little doubt that Nietzsche would not have approved of his work being a influencing such a callous ideology especially given his hatred of conformity and herd morality which we're prominent in nazi Germany

[kattree]

wow just what i needed to hear right now, gives me a mission to find purpose and beauty out of the crap im going through

[JoshuaBerrios]

Great video, man! I've been looking for a video that doesn't annoying philosophical jargon and British accents, and is comprehensive. Thanks again!! :))

[academyofideas]

With limited space these answers will be short.
1. There are no absolute Truths, but only truths limited to one's personal perspective. When one holds a conviction they have falsely believed they have arrived at the Truth.
2. Although he speaks disparagingly against governments and socialism, he was largely apolitical. He thought his philosophical task was above the 'petty' concerns of politics.
3. We can't arrive at the Truth, so no. It is a way of judging whether one is affirming life.

[satnamo]

`Was that life ?' I want to say to death.

`Well then!

Once more man!'

[tristanhurley]

The greatest man to have ever graced this world.

[Innavata]

I like Nietzsche because my subconscious does. But he is also poetic. I really enjoy reading him. Best therapy in the world when alone.... A (one) or a few --Hope this benefits someone, all the best!

[brandengulledge]

Don’t kid yourself we are all weak to his standards.

[danielrothstein]

Thank you for making these. The end was WOW! So many connections within myself. I will vow to fight all my fears! I am so glad I never pulled the trigger!

[NA-rxfy]

Nietzsche was a true stoic. Free of toxic positivity. Firmly based on reality.

[junaetovi]

One of best introductory videos about Nietzsche. Very well put out.