Thus Spoke Zarathustra

Nietzsche being an atheist was faced with the dilemma of having no moral code to follow. Nietzsche’s statement which originates from his books The Gay Science, and Thus Spoke Zarathustra, is often mistaken as a celebratory statement that reflects the triumph of atheism over theism and instituted religion. However, Nietzsche’s statement actually reflects his concern that atheists are simply directionless without an institution…

Although nineteenth century German philosopher, Friedrich Wilhelm Nietzsche only lived for the first year of the twentieth century, the influence he exerted in it was great. Born in 1844 in Röcken, modern-day Germany, Nietzsche’s work did not achieve much significance during his own lifetime. However, after his death in 1900, his work rose to prominence and left a substantial impact on public thought within the twentieth century. Greatness, therefore for the purpose of this essay will be defined…

On a journey of multiple lessons, Siddhartha experiences rebirth, and enlightenment. Moreso, these rebirths Siddhartha undergoes are a representation of the young Brahmin going through the Three Metamorphoses that are seen in Nietzsche’s Thus Spoke Zarathustra. These three stages -the camel, the lion, and the child- are the stages one must go through in order to live a life of bliss and wisdom. Siddhartha goes through these stages in the span of his lifelong journey. He is constantly seeking to…