On the Origin of Evil Where does evil come from? This is a question that I find most interesting. In our modern day civilization educated by liberal institutions everybody speaks as if they are certain of what evil is. So what is it? At first glance the thing that sticks out to me when I hear this question is: Asking where evil comes from is like asking where hunger comes from. Where does the desire for procreation‚ for sexual reproduction come from? Is a lion evil? I am sure it could be viewed
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addresses some of life’s toughest questions‚ another reason why this book is a top recommendation for nearly everybody is its raving reviews. Philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche summarises the book’s quality by stating in his Twilight of the Idols that “Dostoevsky (is) the only psychologist‚ incidentally‚ from whom I had something to learn” (Nietzsche 1888). The Brothers Karamazov has also earned its spot on Goodreads’ “Best Books Ever” list‚ as well as on other rankings across the internet‚ which all
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Abraham Jimenez Professor Sean P. Ireland English 3060 27 March 2014 The name of Nietzsche occupies one of the leading places among the greatest philosophers till nowadays. His influences can be traced in postmodernism and existentialism. His theories and views are studied by scientists and students; his profound and sharp understanding of reality and human nature attract attention of numerous people all over the world. His most well-known theory is related to “Will of Power”. The notion of
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books. Religion was taking a back seat to in the industrial revolution theologians like Friedrich David Strauss “The Life of Jesus Critically” were teaching Christianity as historical context. Evolution theory of Charles Darwin‚ he battled creationism armed evolution. The birth of new thought processes and the quest for answers about human existence became extremely popular. In Germany Friedrich Nietzsche began to write and teach of creative arts‚ literature‚ and politics. He virtually originated
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The Virtual Dialectic: Rethinking The Matrix and its Significance David J. Gunkel Northern Illinois University Rather than designating the choice between good and evil‚ my Either/Or designates the choice by which one chooses good and evil or rules them out.1 The debates and decisions surrounding virtual reality‚ cyberspace‚ and other forms of computer-mediated communication have been‚ like so much philosophical reasoning within the Western tradition‚ organized around antinomies. One of the
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in universal human experience. When reading them‚ it is hard not to be persuaded‚ especially if reading them with an open mind. One of her most intriguing essays is that of Darwinism. Darwinism is one of the most widely admired and taboo-bounded idols of this age and time. To say that Robinson had a difficult task writing against it is an understatement. However‚ she does so with great reason and imagination. She provides firsthand evidence and realistic arguments that is very unique in this time
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Nietzsche also believed that people should not be a Christian. He believed that in being Christian‚ we were negating ourselves of the real elements needed as humans to attain fulfillment‚ such as sex‚ intellect‚ and creativity. He likened Christians to timid slaves who lacked the strength to get hold of what they sought after and instead adhered to the ideals that made a virtue of their spinelessness. Nietzsche believed that faith was the will to avoid knowing what is true. He believed that the
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Apollonian and Dionysian (Friedrich Nietzsche Theories) You’re sitting at work with a lot on your mind‚ when your phone rings. You pick it up‚ to once again be informed that your son has been sent to the principal’s office for the third time this month. When you talk to your husband later that night‚ you discuss why he keeps pushing the limits and not following the rules. Some say‚ “Kids will be kids”. Although‚ your husband responds‚ “He’s Dionysian like I was at his age.” Before you ask‚ he goes
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German Philosopher and cultural critic‚ Friedrich Nietzsche stated “Nihilism’s impact on the culture and values of the 19th century has been pervasive‚ its apocalyptic tenor spawning a mood of gloom and a good deal of anxiety‚ anger‚ and terror. “ Nihilism is the belief that life has no objective value‚ to begin‚ moral nihilism‚ or ethical nihilism is the belief that nothing is intrinsically right or wrong. Essentially- there are no set morals in the world. For example if you wanted to kill someone-
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