Nietzche Flashcards
Who was Nietzsche?
A german philosopher 1844-1900
What type of philosopher was Nietzsche?
A nihilist and existentialist
What was one of Nietzsche’s most famous quotes?
‘The will to power’ - Der Wille zur Macht
What did Nietzsche believe the will to power could do?
If you can identify problems and find solutions to them before starting then you could become a superman
What does Nietzsche mean by the word superman?
Anyone that managed to do the will to power would earn the title
Can everyone become a superman?
No
What did Nietzsche find to be the largest obstacle?
Religion
Why did Nietzsche believe that religion was bad?
He thought it robbed them of their will to power. He called this Cultural Decay
Who was Nietzsche deeply influenced by?
Apollo and Dionysus
Why was Nietzsche influenced by Apollo and Dionysus?
He believed that they embodied both sides of human nature
What are the two sides of human nature?
Order and Harmony & Wild abandon and Chaos
What did Nietzsche belive about eternal recurrence?
He believed that you would only live once so you should embrace it
