Why you should always pet a cat whenever you meet one on the street.
Yes, I’m aware that Jordan B Peterson has a chapter with the same or a similar title, I’ve got the book 12 Rules for Life, and I must admit that Continue Reading
Nietzsche: The Ascent of the Will
In a rugged, mountainous landscape, where the earth meets the sky, a solitary figure stands at the base of a towering peak. The mountain, majestic and imposing, Continue Reading
Nietzsche’s Strong Man
“The strong man, a man in whom the instincts characteristic of robust health are powerful, digests his deeds in just the same way that he digests his meals; he Continue Reading
Nietzsche: Religion is Nihilism!
“Thus Spoke Zarathustra” is a philosophical novel written by Friedrich Nietzsche, first published in 1883. It follows the journey and teachings of the character Zarathustra, who presents his ideas Continue Reading
Nietzsche: Active and Passive Nihilism explained:
Materialism has given us many of the good things in life that we now take for granted, such as not dying at a young age of preventable diseases, as well Continue Reading
The Cowardice of Remorse, Regret and Shame.
In the Will to Power Nietzsche writes: “Against remorse. I do not like this form of cowardice in regard to one’s own actions, one must not leave one’s self Continue Reading
What is Nietzsche’s Last Man?
I’d like you to take a moment to imagine yourself living in perfect luxury. It’s cold outside, there’s a roaring fireplace at your feet as you sit comfortably on a Continue Reading
Happy Nihilism, Nietzsche, Self Creation as the Meaning of Life.
Let’s begin by stating the obvious, Nihilism is a philosophical position in which there is no such thing as a metaphysic. What I mean by this, is that most nihilists Continue Reading
Beyond the Abyss: Nietzsche’s Vision of Overcoming Nihilism
Nietzsche and nihilism – it’s a fascinating topic, isn’t it? Nietzsche, a profoundly influential German philosopher, had a complex relationship with nihilism. Nihilism, at its core, is the belief Continue Reading
Constructing Meaning in a Post-Nihilistic Landscape
The state of grand meaning in this day and age can be encapsulated by one phrase ‘God is dead’, Nietzsche’s notorious proclamation rings like the doctor tasked to bear the Continue Reading
The reason why Nietzsche laughed at the weaklings…
“I have often laughed at the weaklings who thought themselves good because they had no claws.” Friedrich Nietzsche, the 19th-century German philosopher, is known for his provocative and sometimes enigmatic Continue Reading
Beyond Metanarratives: Nihilism’s Challenge to Objective Meaning
Metanarrative… it’s a word we don’t use in everyday parlance. But what it refers to plays a significant part in human history, psychology and guidance. So what is a metanarrative? Continue Reading
What does Nietzsche mean when he says: “What is done out of love always takes place beyond good and evil.”
What does Nietzsche mean when he says: “What is done out of love always takes place beyond good and evil.” In this quote, Friedrich Nietzsche suggests that actions that are Continue Reading
Laughing in the Face of Nihilism: How The Big Lebowski Offers a Hopeful Message in a Hopeless World
In the Coen Brothers’ film, The Big Lebowski lies a profound exploration of the meaninglessness of life and the various ways that individuals attempt to create meaning for themselves. At Continue Reading
The Will to Power and the Degenerates!
“The Will to Power” is a posthumously published book by Friedrich Nietzsche that has sparked significant controversy and debate among scholars and Nietzsche enthusiasts. The book was compiled and edited Continue Reading
Is God a Nihilist and Can God Ever Change?
The question of whether God is a nihilist and whether God can ever change is one that has puzzled philosophers and theologians for centuries. While there is no definitive answer Continue Reading
The Impact of Nihilistic Thought in Marcus Aurelius’ Meditations and its affect on his Peace of Mind
Marcus Aurelius was a Roman emperor and a philosopher who lived from 121 AD to 180 AD. He is best known for his personal writings, Meditations, which contain reflections on Continue Reading
Friedrich Nietzsche, Eternal Recurrence and the Will to Power
Friedrich Nietzsche was a German philosopher who developed two central concepts in his philosophy: the eternal recurrence and the will to power. The former suggests that everything that has happened, Continue Reading