Nietzsche Essay, Research Paper
On Nietzsche
I think that the three questions that I will try to find answers are highly interconnected with each other and because of this reason, I will not answer them separately. I will be answering them without order.
First of all, from my interpretation of Nietzsche, modern humanity did not invent the idea of God. Rather the God had a functional role from his point of view. There is no doubt that, modern humanity had the idea of God, but in my opinion, this idea was like a heritage to the modern humanity from their ancestors. We should look at the earlier times of the history in order to understand the roots of the invention of God.
At this point, I agree with Magnus’ opinion, as he asserts that at the early moments of the history, feeling of indebt ness directed one’s ancestors. Together with this opinion, we see that this imagined or let us say abstract power of ancestors became higher with the increasing power of the tribe. After a while this power began to represent all powerful God (Magnus, 1997).
As we see, it was the early people that invented the idea of God but I think that the question of why they invented the God is as important as the modern humanity’s value of God. According to Nietzsche, as far as I interprete from his books like “Day Break, Thus Spoke Zarathustra, On History” and also from the secondary sources that I read, it seems that, Christian God emerged because of the indebt ness feeling of people. But I think that main motivating factor under Nietzsche’s foundation of his theory is the “Will to power”. Also it looks that it is the first cause like the cogito in Descartes and the forms and the Idea in Plato. Also I can say that human beings misunderstood the will to power different from what Nietzsche tried to express. As Nietzsche says, it was something natural. So I relate it to Descartes’ concept of natural disposition. “Will to power” in Nietzsche can be seen as a natural disposition. But now the critical point comes, because the human beings misinterpreted the “Will to power”, it became a part the bad conscience.
Human beings needed internal comfort or let us say peace of mind. So what was vital to achieve this? They needed to legitimize their brutal and illogical practices and experiences. So, after all we see that people invented the idea of God to do that. As people felt more and more indebt ness to their ancestors and also achieve more and more superiorities, they victimized new borne beings. So bad conscience was some sort of an interconnection between the ancestors and the following generations.
As I said earlier, the ancestors began to represent God. So from my point of view, it was the will to power and also the legitimizing the violence of people behind the invention of the God. I can give many examples at this point. For example in the second essay of “Genealogy of Morals”, it is said that Trojan War was a part of the God’s Festival. I think that people legitimized the war by creating God. Also they used the God motive behind the reason of war. Also apart from Nietzsche, I want to give another example. When we look at the Holy Wars, we observe that the main effective motive seems to be the religious reasons, but I do not think that it is the case. It was the objective of conquering and maintaining power in those regions both politically and economically. I think that this was the underlying factor behind the Holy Wars. From this point of view, I support Nietzsche, because it seems that, after having seen all these staff, I conclude that the expressed value with the invention of God was the value of power, The feeling of people who desires to gain power and govern others, and in addition to it, the value of revenge, which I will be discussing in the later parts of my essay. At this point, I can also say that Nietzsche is entirely opposed to Darwin, who said that self-sufficiency of human beings is the main motive. On the hand what Nietzsche asserts is that, there is always a progress in human life. There is not a stability.
I think that Nietzsche’s thoughts about the rejection of the moral values are really complex. As Raymond Geuss explains in his book called “Morality, Culture and History”, according to Nietzsche, morality is possible only if the will is free. When we look from this perspective, it is clear that we should reject all moral values because according to him, human beings are in a slave morality. So after humans created the idea of God, they were also driven under control of God. So our moral values should be rejected because of the fact that they were not emerged through our wills. They were created and we conform them. So I want to emphasize this point, humans devoted their will to power. So they sacrificed from exercising it. Also feeling of self-tormenting played a crucial role in this picture as I explained in the previous parts related with the ancestors. Also we can find the similar notion in Nietzsche’s classification of master and slave morality. In slave morality, it is not the case that they can not create. They are competent to create. For instance artists in slave morality can create, too. But as far as I understood, their creation of values is inferior than master morality’s creation of values. Human beings in slave morality have the feeling of revenge. Why do they have this feeling? I want to say that another value expressed by creation of God can be the value of revenge together with the value of power. This point in Nietzsche is a little bit dark. We should shine light to this point in order to explore what Nietzsche meant by revenge. I think that this revenge occurs from the transfer of the ability of will to power because as we saw it was the reason of slave morality. How do you overcome the others, may be superiors? According to Nietzsche this is done through valuation. But as we said in slave morality there is not a valuation, there is only conformity. By this way we observe a will to condemn or will to revenge.
Now, I also want to emphasize that, in my opinion in slave morality we also see some sort of a creation, but only a creation in its own way. In every culture there are some values that people conform. But there are also many values which do not have the same dominance. So I think that valuations of masters, in Nietzsche’s terms “Master Morality” is the dominant one which includes superiorities in it. Also, I think that another source of the revenge could be related with the concept of self-mastery. It seems that self-mastery provides the difference, it also includes creation. So the feeling of revenge which found itself in slave morality was against the master morality. Also the main reason was the transfer of the ability of the will to power as I mentioned earlier.
Now, I want to go a little back. As you remember I said that in terms of rejecting the moral values, because human beings are no longer free, they should reject moral values, because they are no longer moral. This point is also dark and I want to go deeper. As Magnus and Higgins address in their article, Nietzsche suggests that multiple moralities had existed at the same time. Some of them were sick and some were healthy. By this way, Nietzsche means that there are some moralities which do not need to be rejected. At this point I understand that, as I mentioned earlier, slave morality has the ability of creation, but it is difficult to find out its extend and impact.
I should say that I’m really confused about the Nietzsche’s perspective about rejecting the moral values. Up to now the two interpretations of me, that I gave below seem familiar to me. But on the other hand, another perspective would be related with the relativism of Nietzsche. I think that Nietzsche basically rejects all moral values derived from the Christian morality. As I mentioned above, this point needs to be clarified and different perspectives come to my mind. This last one mainly depends on the Nietzsche’s attitude towards moral relativism. Nietzsche was against the Christian moral values, so if he was a moral and cultural relativist, I think that he is, it would be a fault to claim that Nietzsche rejected all moral values.
If we search for, why Nietzsche did many objections to Christian moral values, we see that according to him, it would be a mistake to consider Christian morality with the same as universal morality. Also in one source I found out that Nietzsche’s another argument for the rejection of the Christian moral values was that they were coercive, repressive and tyrannical. I’m not sure how compatible is this approach compatible with Nietzsche, but I think that the word repressive is related to our argument. Even though it is not directly related to my last argument it is worth to mention it. In Genealogy of Morals, second essay, Nietzsche talks about the internalization of man together with the fact that, all instincts that we cannot discharge outwardly, turn inward and it can be a cause for the feeling of revenge. But on the other hand, the term “Ubermensch” is something conceptional in Nietzsche. It is not a man. It represents crossing over, surpassing. So it can be a inter-cultural concept.
In conclusion, I want to emphasize that “Will to power constitutes a very crucial part in Nietzsche’s philosophy. “Will to power” is a central philosophical principle for Nietzsche. For this reason I tried to interpret the answers of the questions on this basis. As I mentioned in the essay I related the invention of God with the will to power. Also the expressed value was also very related with this will to power. Also at that point value of revenge came into the picture. But there is no doubt that slave morality constructs a basis for the connection of revenge and the will to power. Finally, while trying to find answer for the rejection of all moral values, I’m puzzled with different alternatives that I interpreted according to my studies.
Bibliography
Reference
Magnus, B, Higgins, K. (1997), The Cambridge Companion to Nietzsche, New York: Cambridge University Press.
Geuss, R (1999), Morality, Culture and History, New York: Cambridge University Press.
Другие работы по теме:
Romeo An Juliet Essay Research Paper hi
Romeo An Juliet Essay, Research Paper hi i need an essay about a character in romeo and juliet that demonsrtated maturity. in a well developed multi pagraph essay and say why you think the character’s maturity was greater than the other characters in the play.
Superman And The Little Pastor Essay Research
Paper Superman and the little pastor Nietzsche: A Philosophical Biography by Rudiger Safranski 412pp, Granta, Ј25 Zarathustra’s Secret by Joachim Kohler 278pp, Yale, Ј19.95 No single adjective captures the rich, strange genius of Friedrich Nietzsche. Enigmatic, vatic, emphatic, passionate, sometimes absurd, occasionally nauseating, and often breathtakingly insightful, his works together make a unique statement in the literature of European ideas.
The Passage For Nietzsche On Religion Rhetorical
Devices Essay, Research Paper Following is an excerpt from Twilight of the Idols by Nietzsche. The most general formula at the basis of every religion and morality is: ‘Do this and this, refrain from this and this – and you will be happy! Otherwise….’ Every morality, every religion is this imperative – I call it the great original sin of reason, immortal unreason.
Life Or AntiLife Nietzsche V Essay Research
Paper Life or Anti-Life: Nietzsche vs Socrates Nietzsche s charge that Socrates is anti-life appears to be driven merely by disgust and not proven by fact. I say this mainly because the majority of Nietzsche s accusations in The Problem of Socrates were either negative statements against Socrates physical appearance or inaccurate accounts that he possibly just misunderstood.
Nietzsche And Platonism Essay Research Paper In
Nietzsche And Platonism Essay, Research Paper In Twilight of the Idols Nietzsche writes, “My objection against the whole of sociology in England and France remains that it knows from experience only the forms of decay, and with perfect innocence accepts its instincts of decay as the norm of sociological value-judgments.
Decline Of Religion In 20th Century Neitzsche
Essay, Research Paper In this paper I am supposed to choose an existential or nihilist thinker and apply their thoughts to the 20th century problems that we identified at the beginning of class. I?m not going to do this. What I?m going to write about is one of, if not the biggest, problem mankind has ever created for itself.
Epistemology Essay Research Paper In Philosophy many
Epistemology Essay, Research Paper In Philosophy, many thinkers search for the nature and grounds of human knowledge. We call this area of study Epistemology. Two important epistemological philosophers are Friedrich Nietzsche and Charles Sanders Peirce. Nietzsche’s work has had a lasting fascination for many, and has developed an almost cult following although his work has found little significance among fellow academicians.
Primal Will Essay Research Paper How the
Primal Will Essay, Research Paper How the ‘Primal Will’ evolves in Thus Spoke Zarathustra This principle of life remains throughout Nietzsche’s writings. Although he will later criticize virtually all of Schopenhauer’s contributions as being either “pessimistic” or still under the sway of the Christian Moral Ideal, his initial conception of the will as primal becoming sustains itself into the later writings.
Innamorta Essay Research Paper Just a string
Innamorta Essay, Research Paper Just a string of thoughts… Life. A sparkling myriad of light, a multi-faceted gem, an opal basking in the sun… the ever dancing shadows flicker off the walls as the inconstant light ever changes with the tides. As fickle as the woman that lies with fate and Lear’s witches, life is; and yet is not.
Oh Really Essay Research Paper Oh Reallyyou
Oh Really? Essay, Research Paper Oh Really, you think i am a lark, the dogs they run and bark, but when i say to them, shut up shut up shut up, you say to be nice to them,
Nishilism
& Nietzsche Essay, Research Paper You’re Really Nothing at All Nihilism is the characteristic value-disease of our times. The word comesfrom the Latin root for “nothing”, with more ancient connexions with theword for “trifle”. Nihilism is the general phenomenon of human valueshaving no evocatory power, in that questions about meaning fail to yieldanswers that are trustworthy or in the truth, but rather a void ofsenseless silence.
Philosophy Goal In My Life Essay Research
Paper PHILOSOPHY: I have a goal in my life… to read and understand the works of the greatest philosophers of all cultures. For now, I am trying to get more familiar to them, to their ideologies. Nietzsche is the one I strongest admire at the moment, for the strength he proves to have in everything he writes
Nietzche Marx And Kierkegaard Essay Research Paper
Professor Foltz 20th Ce. Philosophy Nietzsche, Marx, and Kierkegaard Zarathustra is always a favorite, with the ringing of God is dead throughout the mountains. Re-evaluating our idols, discovering the significance of their dethroning and how it relates to the intricate web that we create for our lives.
Shane Essay Research Paper Sometimes I need
Shane Essay, Research Paper Sometimes, I need you more than I need air And sometimes I miss you more than I will forever, never forget the times that we have shaared. The are priceless
Nietzsche Essay Research Paper Who is Friedrich
Nietzsche Essay, Research Paper Who is Friedrich Nietzsche? Can a man born in 1844 really tell us anything of relevance in the twenty-first century? To simply say Nietzsche was a German philosopher would be an injustice? let’s stay clear of labels, I’ll simply describe Nietzsche as a man with an incredible metal penetration of situations covering all walks of life? Friedrich Nietzsche challenged the foundations of traditional morality and Christianity.
Will To Power By Friedrich Nietzsche Essay
, Research Paper The existential philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche believed that humanity nedded to be overcome. He viewed humans as weak creatures and slaves to the Christian
Nietzche The Man Essay Research Paper Nietzche
Nietzche -The Man Essay, Research Paper Nietzche Nietzsche on Religion: Rhetorical Devices In Twilight of the Idols Nietzsche discusses his views on Christianity, other philosophers, and authors of his time. Nietzsche’s main focus, however, is on Christianity and how its actions and views are means to an end.
Nihilism Essay Research Paper The word Nihilism
Nihilism Essay, Research Paper The word Nihilism comes from the Latin root for nothing , with more ancient connections withthe word for trifle . Nihilism is the general phenomenon of human values having no power, inthat questions about meaning fail to yield answers that are trustworthy or in the truth, but rather avoid of senseless silence.
Nietzsche Essay Research Paper My name is
Nietzsche Essay, Research Paper My name is Friedrich Nietzsche and I would like to explain the concepts of my work, On the Genealogy of Morality, to you. “Good” initially designated only the right of those individuals with social and political power to live their lives by sheer force of will. But a social class, motivated by their resentment of their natural superiors, generated a corrupt alternative that would appeal to those who were less capable, which turned values inside out.
Nietzsche Beyond Good And Evi Essay Research
Paper Master morality and Slave Morality Master morality is so named because it was created by the ruling class, the distinguished, the aristocrats, and it essentially considers strength, power, and bravery to be “good.” The “good” was created out of an affirmation and pride of their own power and honor.
Nietzsche Essay Research Paper The Morality of
Nietzsche Essay, Research Paper The Morality of Passions by Nietzsche presents a view of man s relationship with passion contrary to the tradition and thought of major religion and proclaimed moral gurus. His main criticism of the way the church deals with passion is that it does not suggest spiritualizing the feelings that we all have approaching them as beautiful and good, but makes a thoughtless and quick judgement immediately.
Poem She Sat Essay Research Paper She
Poem: She Sat Essay, Research Paper She sat… helpless in her room praying to whatever god there may be to let her call to him. could god ignore such a painful cry?
Absurd Essay Research Paper Absurd The Absurd
Absurd Essay, Research Paper Absurd: The Absurd is a much misunderstood philosophical category, primarily due to its sense of linguistic finality both in French and English. To use the expression “that’s absurd!” brings with it an automatic negative judgement and a feeling that all further discussion is thereby closed.
Comparing Nietzsche And Freud Essay Research Paper
Nietzsche and Freud both had the same idea that society was a major factor effecting ones behavior. However they differed in their perception of the innate qualities of humans and how human progress is best achieved. It will be shown in this paper how Nietzsche and Freud differ in their perception of the innate qualities of humans.
Freidrich Nietzsche Essay Research Paper Friedrich Nietzsche
Freidrich Nietzsche Essay, Research Paper Friedrich Nietzsche, a unique philosopher had some very interesting ideas about people?s human values and personality types. In this essay I will explain what I like and dislike about his ?Master Morality? & his antithesis to this, ?Slave Morality?.
Plato Vs Nietzche- The Nature Of
Good Essay, Research Paper Plato Vs. Nietzsche: The Nature of Good Plato and Nietzsche have opposing views on the nature of good. Plato, as demonstrated in the “The Cave” and “Apology,” believes that Good is absolute. This means that he is of the opinion that there is one perfect version of Good for all people, whether they are rich or poor, powerful or weak.
Ode To Boys Essay Research Paper We
Ode To Boys Essay, Research Paper We like them But do they like us The ones we do never fuss They don’t stop in And we wonder why We stress, we bitch We sometimes cry
Nietzche Vs Socrates And Plato Essay Research
Paper Nietzsche s thoughts on finite differed dramatically from Socrates and Plato. Nietzsche believes that everyone should embrace the finite because you will enhance this life and make it more beautiful. He rejects the theory that eternity is of more importance than the present life. To Nietzsche, pursuing what you love to do is the only way to excellence.
Outline For Inclass Essay
“Comparing Early To Late Modernity” Essay, Research Paper Compare and Contrast Early and Late Modernity I. Summary of Ideas A. Early Modernity 1. Natural Rights