Nietzsche Essay Examples

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Truth and NatureAs I read more of Nietzsche and Loa Tzu, there is an increasing similarity between the basic structures of both philosophical hypotheses than there is difference. Though the outcomes differ, and even the rational of both mens thought process are plotted differently, and suggest drastically different ideal lifestyles, ... Read More

An Analysis of the Work of Wagner and Nietzsche (4957 words, 15 pages)

In terms of artists and their influences, the case of Nietzsche and Wagner has been the focal point of discussion between many great academic minds of the last century. The controversy surrounding the relationship has led many to postulate that the eventual break between the two men may have contributed ... Read More

Thoughts on Nietzsche and His Philosophy (1794 words, 3 pages)

On NietzscheI 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 ... Read More

An Analysis of Nietzsche’s Work Thus Spoke Zarathustra (2044 words, 3 pages)

According to Plato and Nietzsche, humans are in oppressive situations from which they need to be released from in order to reach their potential. Zarathustra began his mission at the age of thirty by retreating into the wilderness, he stayed there for ten years until one morning when he rose ... Read More

A Decline in Vitality in Twilight of the Idols by Friedrich Nietzsche (943 words, 2 pages)

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. The decline of life, the decrease ... Read More

A Look at Two Epistemological Philosophers “Friedrich Nietzsche” and “Charles Sanders” (950 words, 2 pages)

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. Nietzsches work has had a lasting fascination for many, and has developed an almost cult following although his work ... Read More

Friedrich Nietzsche Definition of Man’s Identity in Comparison to Marx’s and Society’s Definition (1363 words, 2 pages)

Mans Identity According to Nietszche,In Comparison to Marxs and Societys DefinitionFriedrich Nietzsche wrote The Anti-Christ as a response to his own outrage concerning mans Christian-influenced values on life. Nietzsche saw Christianity as the leading cause of the problems with mankind. All the teachings of Christianity were contrary to the ways ... Read More

Friedrich Nietzsche: The Arch Enemy of Christianity (993 words, 2 pages)

Friedrich NietzscheSome call Friedrich Nietzsche the father of the Nazi party. WasNietzsche's ideas twisted and warped by a needy country? Nietzsche himselfdespised the middle and lower class people. Was it Nietzsche's Will to Power theory that spawned one of the greatest patriotic movements of the twentieth century? These are some ... Read More

An Analysis of the Nietzsche’s Inquisitor and a Religious Figure Jesus (437 words, 1 pages)

The Inquisitor told Jesus that there was a fundamental error in the Gospel message. Jesus had preached that humans should freely give up the flesh and follow him. The freedom of the act of faith is dramatized byt the three temptations by Satan. Jesus could have secured the loyalty of ... Read More

An Analysis of Nietzsche’s Quote ‘God Is Dead’ (4410 words, 7 pages)

Wherever we run across a morality we find an assessment and ranking of human drives and actions. These assessments and rankings always express the needs of a community and herd whatever profits it in the first place-and in the second and third-is also the supreme measure of the value of ... Read More

An Introduction to the Work by Friedrich Nietzsche (1027 words, 2 pages)

The racist and fascist ideals of Nazism have long claimed to be based on and supported by the writings of the German philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche. In actuality however, Nietzsche's ideas could not be more opposed to those of the Nazis. The blatant racism, oppression, and mass mentality of the National ... Read More

An Evaluation of Nietzsche’s Morality and Philosophical Views (2205 words, 4 pages)

Nietzsche morality How ought I to be?Nietzsche abhorred all morality he felt it is fodder for the mindless masses (the herd). It deadens and destroys the individual, condemns creativity, and gives man no credit to make choices. It assumes man can not know what to do, so it lays down ... Read More

Contrasting and Comparing the Philosophies of Nietzsche and Loa Tzu (1482 words, 2 pages)

Truth and NatureAs I read more of Nietzsche and Loa Tzu, there is an increasing similarity between the basic structures of both philosophical hypotheses than there is difference. Though the outcomes differ, and even the rational of both mens thought process are plotted differently, and suggest drastically different ideal lifestyles, ... Read More

A Look at Friedrich Nietzsche’s Views on Morality (361 words, 1 pages)

Friedrich Nietzsche, a unique philosopher had some very interesting ideas about peoples 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.According to Nietzche, all morality is a manifestation of the will to power. ... Read More

An Analysis and a Comparison of Society by Nietzsche and Freud (561 words, 1 pages)

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 ... Read More

An Analysis of Humans as Weak Creatures and Slaves to the Christian Religion by Friedrich Nietzsche (1409 words, 3 pages)

The existential philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche believed that humanity nedded to be overcome. He viewed humans as weak creatures and slaves to the Christian religion. In The Will to Power, Nietzsche asserts the poer of the overman-- a creature beyond Christian good and evil-- to replace the passive man.To understand the ... Read More

A Review of an Excerpt from Twilight of Nietzsche’s Idols (349 words, 1 pages)

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 ... Read More

A Discussion of Nietzsche View’s on Christianity in Twilight of the Idols (977 words, 2 pages)

In Twilight of the Idols Nietzsche discusses his views on Christianity, other philosophers, and authors of his time. Nietzsches main focus, however, is on Christianity and how its actions and views are means to an end. He uses eloquent diction that sometimes loses the reader (he makes up for his ... Read More

A Comparison of the Nature of Good, Plato Versus Nietzsche (464 words, 1 pages)

Plato Vs. Nietzsche The Nature of GoodPlato 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, ... Read More

How Nietzsche Outwits Friedrich Descartes (1908 words, 9 pages)

PAPER 2 How Nietzsche Outwits DescartesFriedrich Nietzsche is not only one of the most influentialphilosophers the world has seen, but he is also one of the mostcontroversial. He has influenced twentieth century thought more thanalmost any other thinker. In his numerous works, Nietzsche constantlycriticizes and restructures the strongly held philosophical ... Read More

A Biography of Friedrich Nietzsche the Arch Enemy of Christianity (994 words, 5 pages)

Friedrich Nietzsche Some call Friedrich Nietzsche the father of the Nazi party. WasNietzsche's ideas twisted and warped by a needy country? Nietzsche himselfdespised the middle and lower class people. Was it Nietzsche's Will to Powertheory that spawned one of the greatest patriotic movements of the twentiethcentury? These are some of ... Read More

A Comparison of the Personalities and Minds of Sigmund Freud and Nietzsche (1798 words, 8 pages)

Sigumand Freud and Nietzsche Personalities and The Mind There were two great minds in this century. One such mind was that ofSigmund Freud (1856-1939). In the year 1923 he created a new view of the mind.That view encompassed the idea we have split personalities and that each onehave their own ... Read More

A Biography of Fredrich Wilhelm Nietzsche (1260 words, 2 pages)

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. Im not going to do this. What Im going to write about is one of, if not the biggest, problem ... Read More

Nietzsche’s Criticism of Plato and Socrates and His View of Christianity (1871 words, 3 pages)

Socrates has undoubtedly had a major impact upon western philosophy and society in general. Plato, whose work is essentially an elaboration and expansion upon that of Socrates, has had a similar effect. Naturally, these two philosophers have been subjects of immense academic interest for over two thousand years. With this ... Read More

Nietzsche’s Philosophy Today (550 words, 2 pages)

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 ... Read More

Nietzsche and Hobbes on Christianity, Human Nature and Marality (2015 words, 9 pages)

ANDREW LANGILLE GRADE 13 PHILOSOPHY COURSE, How are the philosophies of Nietzsche and Hobbes different on topics of Christianity, Human Nature, and Morality. The philosophies of Nietzsche and Hobbes are radically different, Hobbes philosophy is dominated by loyalty to the crown, riddled with references to the Christian scriptures, and a ... Read More

A Review of Friedrich Nietzsche on Religion (989 words, 2 pages)

Nietzche -The Man By john doe Nietzche Nietzsche on Religion Rhetorical Devices In Twilight of the Idols Nietzsche discusses his views on Christianity, other philosophers, and authors of his time. Nietzsches main focus, however, is on Christianity and how its actions and views are means to an end. He uses ... Read More

Friedrich Nietzsche’s Unique Ideas About People’s Human Values and Personality Types (766 words, 2 pages)

Friedrich Nietzsche, a unique philosopher had some very interesting ideas about peoples 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.According to Nietzche, all morality is a manifestation of the will to power. ... Read More

An Analysis of the Concepts of Existentialism by Dostoevsky, Kierkagaard, Nietzsche, and Jaspers (3346 words, 5 pages)

Daniel LeonardExistentialismDr. BrahinskyMarch 27, 2000Trev, wake up!Dostoevsky, Kierkegaard, Nietzsche, and Jaspers write of many important issues concerning our existence and society in general, but the one that interests me the most is the belief in the ignorance and stupidity of the majority of the human race. We are so narrow-minded, ... Read More

An Comparison of the Character of Smerdyakov from Brothers Karamazov and Nietzsche’s Idea of Slave Revolt (2131 words, 7 pages)

Smerdyakov and NeitzscheThe character of Smerdyakov in Dostoevskys Brothers Karamazov appears to me toepitomize Nietzsches idea of the slave revolt. With a closer look at the book we see thatSmerdyakov appears to have been plotting throughout the entire story. Upon a close analysis wesee that he had both a reason ... Read More