The Best Quotes by Nietzsche (Real Quotes with References)

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This page features a selection of the best quotes Friedrich Nietzsche. All of these quotes are real and references are given after each quote. Here are the best quotes Nietzsche in no particular order: Have you ever heard of the madman who on a bright morning lighted a lantern and ran to the market-place calling out unceasingly: “I seek God! I seek God!” … “Where is God gone?” he called out. “I mean to tell you! We have killed him — you and I! We are all his murderers! … …

The Philosophy of Nietzsche: A collection of articles, videos, and podcasts

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This page aims to make learning about the philosophy of Nietzsche as easy as possible by bringing together the best articles, podcasts, and videos from across the internet onto one page. To get started, simply choose one of the resources listed below: Encyclopedia Articles This section features articles from the Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy and the Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy. The SEP is probably the most comprehensive online philosophy resource. It features in-depth articles on a huge number of philosophical topics, however, it is aimed at an academic audience and …

The Ten Best Books on or by Nietzsche

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From beginner-friendly introductions to classic works by Nietzsche, this page features books to suit any learning style. It’s important to note that there is no single best book on Nietzsche. The best book for you will depend heavily on your preferred learning style and the amount of time/energy you’re willing to spend reading. For example, if you tend to find classic works of philosophy difficult to understand, you might want to start with a short, beginner-friendly introduction. If you prefer more depth, you can choose a more comprehensive introduction or …

On Truth – a short reading from Nietzsche’s ‘On Truth and Lie in an Extra-Moral Sense’

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Introduction Friedrich Nietzsche was a German philosopher, essayist and social critic. He is famous for his uncompromising critique of traditional moral and religious conventions. In this passage from On Truth and Lie in an Extra-Moral Sense, Nietzsche provides an account and critique of the nature of truth. He questions how a drive for truth could have arisen given that the function of our intellect is not to find the truth but ensure our survival, and to survive in society, we frequently use our intellect to engage in deception, often self-deception. …