Nietzsche was a 19th century German philosopher who is known for his critiques of traditional morality and religion. He believed that traditional morality, which is based on concepts of good and evil, is limiting and restrictive to human potential. Instead, Nietzsche proposed a new morality based on the concept of the “superman,” or the “Übermensch.” … Read more
Friedrich Nietzsche is one of the most controversial philosophers of the modern era. His works are often misinterpreted and misused, especially by groups like the Nazis who co-opted his ideas for their own nefarious purposes. In his book, “Nietzsche and the Nazis,” Dr. Steven Hicks provides a clear and concise overview of Nietzsche’s work and … Read more
Rene Girard: Why do you worship power? Friederich Nietzche: If one wants to create a god, one must proceed as if creating a man. One must conceive of the god as something one has never conceived before, something one has to create from nothing. One creates the idea of the god, then creates the god. … Read more
If you’re new to the world of Friedrich Nietzsche, then you might be feeling a bit overwhelmed. Where should you start? What are his best books? I’ll provide a guide to Nietzsche’s best works, with a description of each book. By the end, you’ll have a good idea of where to begin your journey into … Read more
Second Essay. “Guilt,” “Bad Conscience,” And The Like. Have these current genealogists of morals ever allowed themselves to have even the vaguest notion, for instance, that the cardinal moral idea of “ought” originates from the very material idea of “owe”? Or that punishment developed as a retaliation absolutely independently of any preliminary hypothesis of the … Read more
Nietzsche was the successor of Schopenhauer, but was superior to him in many ways, especially in the consistency and coherence of his doctrine. Schopenhauer’s oriental ethic of renunciation does not match his metaphysic of the omnipotence of the will. In Nietzsche, the will has both metaphysical and ethical primacy. Nietzsche was a professor, but he … Read more
Leo Strauss was a German-American political philosopher, and in this book records his oral commentary of Nietzsche’s Thus Spoke Zarathustra. Chapter 1: Introduction (Nietzsche’s Philosophy, Existentialism, and the Problem of Our Age) There is a connection between Nietzsche and fascism. Although Nietzsche was not a fascist, his philosophy is an extreme version of conservatism, and … Read more
In the final three chapters of his book “Battling to the End,” René Girard engages in a thought-provoking conversation with Benoît Chantre, exploring the intricate relationship between mimetic desire, the escalation of violence, and the role of the Catholic Church in shaping European history. Girard’s unique perspective, grounded in his mimetic theory, offers a fresh … Read more
René Girard and Benoît Chantre explore the religious and apocalyptic implications of their dialogue on Clausewitz and modern violence. They begin by considering Péguy’s attempt to oppose a chivalric conception of the duel, rooted in honor, to Clausewitz’s more ruthless vision of war. However, they conclude that this noble vision was eclipsed by the realities … Read more
Welcome to our deep dive into the life of Bryan Johnson, a controversial entrepreneur who has invited quite a bit of intrigue and criticism. Is he the embodiment of Nietzsche’s Ubermensch, or does he tread the fine line of narcissism? Bryan Johnson isn’t your ordinary entrepreneur. He’s a trailblazer in the tech world, a philanthropist, … Read more