Comparison Of Nietzche And Henry David Thoreau

The ideas of nature between German Philosopher, Frederick Nietzche, and Henry David Thoreau show strong feelings toward their opinion. Nietzche and Thoreau had similar views on their opinion on nature and endorse it. Thoreau says “I love nature, I love the landscape because it is so sincere. It never jest. It is cheerfully, musically earnest.” Thoreau shows a positive and caring view of nature. Generally speaking, interpretations of Nietzsche and his view of nature vary according to weather his break with metaphysics is seen as complete, and whether his break is considered desirable. Henry David Thoreau, Friedrich Nietzche and Chris McCandless embodied anarchist ideals in which they rejected the facade of society, social constraints, and materialism. They instead embrace naturalism and the idea of self exploration often at extreme cost and what others
They felt they were control of their lives and didn't need the system telling them what to do. For example, “Chris would comply with the rule but as soon as his shift was over, bang!- the first thing he’d do is peel those socks off. I mean the very first thing. Kind of like a statement, to let us know we didn’t own him, I guess,” (assistant manager 40). Chris was letting people know that he is not owned and doesn't want to obey by the rules. Chris’s actions are ultimately selfish, and do great harm to those who love him most. His inability to forgive his parents mistakes seems to contradict between his love for nature, political views, and his sometimes cruel behavior. “In 1988, as Chris’s resentment of his parents hardened, his sense of outrage over injustice in the world at large grew”(pg.123) there is more behind his anger towards his parents lies and materialistic needs but his resentment of them does spread into the rest of his life, and seems to have some connection to how isolated he becomes at