Übermensch

recurrence." Eternal recurrence is the highest form of "yea-saying" that can be attained. • The idea is that life, even in its smallest details, will recur innumerable times. This dismaying and oppressive notion is a further test of strength for the Übermensch. The world-approving man is the one who wishes to have life in all its misery and terribleness play over again and again, and who will cry "Encore" each time. This would be the ultimate liberation. "Oh, how should I not be ardent for…

Exam 4 Elijah Martinez Dr. Bednar 1. Kant’s premises on his ethical theory on his own categorical imperative. Kant argues that one must act as though their actions could form the universal law; treat others kindly as an end in itself, not as a means. Furthermore, Kant claims that the only thing that can truly be good is a good will. This good will is necessary for one to deserve happiness, another claim from Kant. Additionally, Kant sees that we are all equals, and as such, moral rules that…

Society is so obsessed with being better than others that it is a malady. Peoples’ conversations from day to day are mostly attempts to justify their self-worth. Gossip is a malicious instrument that, like a ranking system, detracts from morals and values and does not allow for one to live life to its full potential. Through their stories, Tolstoy and Poe display parallels of society in both Prospero and Pahom. Both men strive for different goals in their lives, but are hindered through certain…

Race is an entirely arbitrary parameter by which to judge any human being, and it is detrimental to the advancement of our global society to do so in any fashion. Students across our nation are being held back by laws that were created on a foundation of racism and bigotry, which are supported by those who have been indoctrinated with such anti-logical dogma, rather than those who have analyzed their own ideologies and edited them when found to be lacking in any sort of intrinsic value. In the…

The concept of transformation and self overcoming are potent topics, the likes of which, are and have been heavily debated by the best academics known to humanity. The statement of a human requiring help from others to excel through pressing events is highly equivocal. The latter can be achieved by turning to the right support and resources in order to vanquish one’s negative circumstances, annihilate the pressures of society, and develop a unique and personal set of values. However, contrary to…

The idea that grief is motivating dates back to the time of Arthur Schopenhauer. He was of the opinion that suffering is the “agens” of philosophical thought meaning that suffering acts as a starting point and as an engine which pulls an individual towards greater heights. Schopenhauer pioneered the idea that suffering boosts creativity. He drew an analogy between human suffering and a rose. He believed that just like a rose grows out of thorns, similarly great works of art are achieved after…

religions is an extremely powerful tool concerning how people justify the actions in their lives. In the case of “Crime and Punishment,” Raskolnikov strongly believes throughout a fair part of the novel that his ideas are justified through the Übermensch theory and due to the fact that his actions are to help the greater good. Unable to see his wrongdoings, Raskolnikov suffers an immense mental suffering throughout the novel. The traditional Christian punishment can be seen as an eye for an eye…

with and improving upon the accepted assemblage of political truth. What if every man 's conscious had equal weight, what would become of the society as they knew it. Remember Kant’s Deontology, Bentham and Mill’s Utilitarianism, and Nietzsche’s *Ubermensch* where still a few centuries away from being though. Luther’s declaration was a epochal break. Yet, as Eck mentions, some before Luther had also claimed conscious as their guide. Why, then, was the difference between Luther’s defiance and…

essential to an intelligent and viable national-security policy. That peace could not be attained through threat of massive retaliation, especially in the nuclear age. Above all, Oppenheimer embodied in its entirety, Nietzsche 's idea of "the overman" (Ubermensch); someone who is willing to risk all for the sake of enhancement of humanity. In the face of increasing bureaucratization of science and military affairs, Oppenheimer could celebrate the brilliance of his achievements but at the same…

Crime and Punishment is a novel by Fyodor Dostoevsky on the account of a murder and its consequences. Raskolnikov is the murderer, and the novel describes his guilt, suffering, and redemption. Sonya, a prostitute and a devout Christian, convinces Raskolnikov to confess, and out of her love, follows him to Siberia where he serves hard labor. Raskolnikov’s sister, Dunya, is pursued by Svidrigailov, a vile man with terrible habits. The subconscious drives of these characters emerge through their…