The Life Of Friedrich Nietzsche

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  • čas přidán 19. 05. 2024
  • The Life of Friedrich Nietzsche is one which vacillates, frequently I might add, between Tragic and productive. I think you would be hard pressed to find an individual who does not know of Nietzsche. Perhaps you have seen a quote in passing or maybe, if you have studied philosophy, you know parts (or all) of his philosophic doctrine. Whatever level your knowledge of his philosophy may be at, how much do you know about Friedrich Nietzsche the man? Join me in discovering what inspired him to write perhaps what is the most popular of 20th and 21st century philosophies.
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Komentáře • 147

  • @Chase_baker_1996
    @Chase_baker_1996 Před rokem +35

    To live is to suffer, to survive is to find some meaning in the suffering.
    Friedrich Nietzsche

    • @mashiachadonai
      @mashiachadonai Před rokem +2

      DMX. Slipping.

    • @johnhill762
      @johnhill762 Před 7 měsíci +1

      Never realized this DMX quote was from Nietzsche originally. Wow

  • @brac5933
    @brac5933 Před rokem +16

    This video was beautifully crafted. Great work.

  • @zacharycat603
    @zacharycat603 Před 10 měsíci +9

    In Mein Kampf Hitler credits the philosophy of Hegel, Fichte, Schilling and above all Nietzsche with surviving his down and out days in Vienna. He credits Nietzsche for teaching him that "He who would live must fight. He who doesn't wish to fight in this world, where permanent struggle is the law of life, has not the right to exist."

    • @lutharshad
      @lutharshad Před 7 měsíci +1

      No there was no such thing, because I've read that book already. No such thing.

    • @spidle2653
      @spidle2653 Před 5 měsíci

      Why lie? Nietzsche very clearly influenced Hitler but no credit of the sort was given in Mein Kampf. If your point is as silly as, "look what the guy who read nietzsche did, nietzsche must be wrong", he was also appropriated by french post-modernists who are far from german nazis. An author is not solely responsible for the bastardizations of their words, you must write as well as you can but still your words will be misinterpreted by some

  • @Fionamarie0211
    @Fionamarie0211 Před rokem +3

    Excellent video. Looking forward to The Philosophy of Frederick Nietzsche video

  • @ivanbuz
    @ivanbuz Před 2 lety +11

    Really like your work! Keep it up!

    • @LetsTalkPhilosophy
      @LetsTalkPhilosophy  Před 2 lety +2

      Thanks Ivan, good to see you again. I very much appreciate your continued support!

  • @Tallguy2026
    @Tallguy2026 Před rokem +7

    In regards to The Gay Science: a more accurate translation would be the Science of Joy. Fröh, in German, means joy, wissenschaft means science. So the literal translation is joyful science, and the only reason why we call it the gay science, is because gay was a word which, at the time, referred to happiness, but now we should change the way in which we reference the book, because gay has an entirely different meaning in our era.

    • @ethanhernandez9889
      @ethanhernandez9889 Před 6 měsíci +1

      Wow really, nobody ever thought that ever once you’re so clever

  • @lucionathan1080
    @lucionathan1080 Před rokem +2

    Very nice video. Thank you so much!

  • @akarpoff1322
    @akarpoff1322 Před rokem +1

    Thank you, this is a brilliant video.

    • @LetsTalkPhilosophy
      @LetsTalkPhilosophy  Před rokem +1

      Thank you for the kind words Alex, I am happy that you enjoyed it!

  • @Hannah-wk
    @Hannah-wk Před 6 měsíci +1

    Amazing work.
    Good job.

  • @telosbound
    @telosbound Před 2 lety +3

    Seriously excellent work!!!

    • @LetsTalkPhilosophy
      @LetsTalkPhilosophy  Před 2 lety +1

      Thank you, your words are not lost on me, I truly appreciate them!

    • @telosbound
      @telosbound Před 2 lety

      @@LetsTalkPhilosophy I appreciate your excellent content :)

  • @moshefabrikant1
    @moshefabrikant1 Před 2 lety +3

    Man your work is great can you please do it for other phlisophers?

    • @LetsTalkPhilosophy
      @LetsTalkPhilosophy  Před 2 lety +1

      I have completed a few names over the past couple years, but am trying to work out a way where I can get more done. Simply been very busy at work and it takes a bit to get these done. Thank you for taking the time to watch, and I will endeavor to improve and keep producing!

    • @telosbound
      @telosbound Před 2 lety

      @@LetsTalkPhilosophy well I cannot wait to see what else you make! I really loved this video

  • @satnamo
    @satnamo Před rokem +6

    I am more of a battlefield than a man

  • @moshefabrikant1
    @moshefabrikant1 Před 2 lety +1

    12:00
    Make yourself find in the worst, gold.

  • @johnhill762
    @johnhill762 Před 7 měsíci +3

    Zarathustra is certainly his magnum opus. It’s filled with genius existential insight.

  • @linecraft2800
    @linecraft2800 Před rokem +6

    As a fluent speaker of German I'd rather translate "Die fröhliche Wissenschaft" into "The joyous science" in English.
    In today's world most people would probably misinterpret the meaning of the word gay in the title.

    • @LetsTalkPhilosophy
      @LetsTalkPhilosophy  Před rokem +1

      I understand that view. Thanks for taking the time to comment and contribute, cheers friend!

  • @anandpatel1074
    @anandpatel1074 Před 2 lety +4

    Does anyone know of more video biographies of Nietzche? Can’t seem to find for some reason

  • @jtgd
    @jtgd Před 2 lety +2

    Yes!

  • @jtgd
    @jtgd Před 2 lety +26

    It is sad that his sister bastardized his work, rather than writing her own. Disgusting that his name is intertwined with the nazis not because of his own mind, but his sister’s ignorance

  • @francescaemc2
    @francescaemc2 Před 4 měsíci +1

    I am italian and read that Nietzsche was in Torino and saw a horse being beaten. He tried to protect the horse and he (Nietzsche, non the horse) collapsed-- the beginning of his breakdown. Do you know anything about this? The protection of the animal alone makes him a great hero for me.I find it terribly sad that he so wanted to be in the military---in the abstract-- there was no war...yet. Also perhaps you mean "feminine" rather than "feminist" in his criticism of Wagner. Thank you for a thoughtful video. (oh... I think "gay science" is a rather outdated translation. "Freuden" does not mean "homosexual." Perhaps "Man and Superman"..... ;)

  • @zile8869
    @zile8869 Před 4 měsíci

    17:45 Where is this "Philosophy of Fredrick Nietzsche" video you promised?

  • @anandpatel1074
    @anandpatel1074 Před rokem +1

    Does anyone know of some other videos about his life Gw?

    • @LetsTalkPhilosophy
      @LetsTalkPhilosophy  Před 11 měsíci

      There must be countless out there, I would even venture to say complete documentaries. Good luck on your search!

  • @jeczaja5347
    @jeczaja5347 Před 8 měsíci

    Ian Brady quoted him. I understand Hitler did too. That will to power/make your own morality/superman thing.

  • @johndez5213
    @johndez5213 Před 2 měsíci

    You left out the part about his horse.

  • @ralphricart3177
    @ralphricart3177 Před rokem +5

    Zarathustra is by no means a failure. I have read it and loved it.

    • @LetsTalkPhilosophy
      @LetsTalkPhilosophy  Před rokem +5

      He would of much appreciated the words, I am sure at the time of publication he could have used them!

    • @johnhill762
      @johnhill762 Před 7 měsíci

      Same. Read it in high school. One of my favorites. I also really liked The Antichrist, as I agree with Nietzsche that pagan religions were superior, monotheism a mistake, and pretty much everything else he says in there about Buddhism and Christianity. lol
      But yes, Zarathustra is an existential masterpiece. What did you get from it?

    • @ralphricart3177
      @ralphricart3177 Před 7 měsíci +1

      @@johnhill762 I understood that most people pertain to the herd. But after careful reflection and reading all Neitzsche's books l've realised he was off course. There really is only one God and Jesus really did die for our sins. So that makes Neitzsche a promoter of chaos. Wisdom only comes from God.

    • @spidle2653
      @spidle2653 Před 5 měsíci

      ​@@ralphricart3177what made you realise that?

    • @spidle2653
      @spidle2653 Před 5 měsíci

      Obviously reading and reflecting, but what in that process

  • @user-uv3yc5bn7o
    @user-uv3yc5bn7o Před 6 měsíci +1

    Some things will always amaze me. Like why anyone takes Marx seriously. He thinks like a child. I used to think just like Marx until I grew up and became a responsible adult. AND also, why anyone takes Nietzsche serious. He thinks like a child. I used to think just like Nietzsche until I grew up and became a responsible adult. Some people remain child-like their entire lives. Hence, Marx and Nietzsche, and their legacies, and their disciples.

  • @mashiachadonai
    @mashiachadonai Před rokem +2

    Why do people seek wisdom from people who suffered all their lives.

    • @LetsTalkPhilosophy
      @LetsTalkPhilosophy  Před rokem +5

      This is a common criticism of Nietzsche, and valid to a degree. If you are seeking a role model then he may not be the one to consider, but the wisdom of his work is not, in my opinion, connected to his personal life as even if he had published anonymously the words would stand on their own merit. And if they speak to you then I would not let his personal experiences get in the way of any help they can give. Perhaps the fact that he suffered much would draw people to him even more since they may sense a sort of kinship with him. Cheers I hope this helped and thanks for taking the time to watch!

    • @mashiachadonai
      @mashiachadonai Před rokem

      Thanks for replying. However, cannot take life advice from a miserable man. It's false intelligence. Just like a poor person speaking about money. 🙂

    • @LetsTalkPhilosophy
      @LetsTalkPhilosophy  Před rokem +1

      @Mashiach Adonai I understand, cheers friend.

    • @johnhill762
      @johnhill762 Před 7 měsíci +2

      Well, sometimes, those who suffer learn a lot about life because of that suffering.
      Further, wisdom doesn’t necessarily mean “to no longer suffer”, or a state of non-suffering. Wisdom is about understanding, and suffering can occur despite one’s understanding rather than because of its limitations or shortcomings.
      Meaning… wisdom and suffering seem to be two very independent things that don’t seem to coincide in any meaningful way. One can never suffer and have zero wisdom; and one can have great wisdom and suffer tremendously.
      There is no reason why the two should not run parallel.

  • @freeman8128
    @freeman8128 Před 4 měsíci +1

    Be careful of taking advice from a philosopher who ended up insane.

  • @cpfantastic5576
    @cpfantastic5576 Před rokem +4

    I heard he went crazy for 10 years, why you didn't explain it? Also you didn't mention the horse that he encountered. What was it all about? Disappointing video.

    • @josesuarez7452
      @josesuarez7452 Před 11 měsíci +2

      And he died alone, sick in extreme poverty,in a small room,yelling and screaming,wasa famous atheist.

    • @cpfantastic5576
      @cpfantastic5576 Před 11 měsíci +1

      @@josesuarez7452 he didn't explain jack...

    • @lynnetmb4706
      @lynnetmb4706 Před 8 měsíci +1

      VD damaged his brain syphillis

    • @johnhill762
      @johnhill762 Před 7 měsíci

      He did leave a lot out. But he got some of the important bits in there, to his credit.

  • @nomercy4889
    @nomercy4889 Před rokem +27

    Why would anyone take advice from a guy who was unsuccessful in every human metric? He did not have any money, no familiy, no women, no friends, literally nothing to make him worthy of listening to...

    • @LetsTalkPhilosophy
      @LetsTalkPhilosophy  Před rokem +34

      I do believe that words go further when weighted with action, but do you not believe too that in some degree words stand on their own merit?

    • @nomercy4889
      @nomercy4889 Před rokem +10

      @@LetsTalkPhilosophy I do believe that. But would not it be more convincing if succssesful action standed behind his words? It is like listening to a homeless guy giving financal adivce, he may be right. But still it would not be that persuasive as lets say rich guy telling you the same thing. Anyways, i get your point and want to say that you made a great video nonetheless and good luck!

    • @LetsTalkPhilosophy
      @LetsTalkPhilosophy  Před rokem +7

      @@nomercy4889 I agree with that point, words weighted by deeds leave a much greater impression!

    • @ntsopoul
      @ntsopoul Před rokem +6

      totally agree. He should have at leased practiced what he preached. He was great in writing books but not great in life. But, you may say, Jesus also had a terrible life but people admired him. Yes, but he at least had Character! Did Nietzsche in any account have shown greatness of Character?

    • @nomercy4889
      @nomercy4889 Před rokem +5

      @@ntsopoul well... if he had such a great character he preached about, i think that he would have had a much better life and relationships rather than dying miserably in a house in Alps.