In today’s episode, we explore the life and philosophy of Friedrich Nietzsche, the 19th-century thinker who challenged traditional morality and championed individual self-creation.
We dive into his core ideas surrounding “the death of God”, the Rise of the Ubermensch, the Will to Power, and his Revaluation of Values. We talk about how to live authentically, according to Nietzsche, and then see how his ideology can be applied to our lives today.
There is, however, no advice offered on how to grow an equivalently powerful moustache. Sorry.
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Much love,
David
Resources
Online
Stanford Encyclopaedia of Philosophy: Friedrich Nietzsche: https://plato.stanford.edu/entries/nietzsche/
Books by Nietzsche
Books about Nietzsche
The Pursuit of Authenticity: Exploring Nietzsche's Philosophy