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Incredibly profound presentation of Nietzsche's seminal work "Thus Spoke Zarathustra" - by someone who ACTUALLY understands Nietzsche. All important concepts are broken down on an extremely high level. This is basically the metaphysics of Nietzsche. THIS IS A MUST WATCH FOR EVERYONE INTERESTED IN TRUTH/METAPHYSICS/EPISTEMOLOGY.

If you behave like a king you'll be treated like one. Only in a cursed world would that be any different.

None of all of this is more obvious than in Wilber's "Sex, Ecology, Spirituality," when he concludes his tour de force with "Plato was right all along, but hey, good thing we talked about it - now we really know." Yes, you can do that, or you can actually do something creative and novel.

Fair.

I guarantee you, that Hegel, Nietzsche, Jung all have an insanely profound understanding of reality - at least as impressive and comprehensive as Ken Wilber does. Western philosophy build's on top of itself and takes prior realizations and insights as given (which A. is why it is so productive and amongst other great feats, landed us on the moon; and B. is why it is so confusing, if you're not very fluent in the entire corpus). Read the pre-Socratics (Heraclitus, Parmenides, Anaxagoras, etc.). All the fundamental metaphysics has been done thousands of years ago, while all the Easterners start their works from scratch (which A. is genuinely very admirable and shoes intellectually honesty and humility; and B. is why they haven't come up with ANYTHING original for millenia). Of course most academics and many canonical philosophers are clueless and lost in abstraction, but also consider, that some may just choose not to concern themselves with questions, that they themselves and our culture as a whole, have long ago answered conclusively.

That's kinda silly, considering you are probably mindful about what foods you consume (which, of course, are biochemicals) - but you do you.

Their work is not confusing, it's just very elitist and has a huge barrier of entry. Before I got into western philosophy, I studied virtually ALL the great Eastern thinkers (including you, Wilber, Schmachtenberger, etc.). Again, Western philosophy, ever since Plato, is not trying to unravel reality. It takes this realization as the ground and starting point of all further inquiry and questioning (at least those philosophers worth their salt do). Can you really not grant, that someone could understand reality perfectly well, yet still have other profound questions they would rather spend their time with, instead of being the n-th guy to ramble on about metaphysics and Truth for eternity?

No Western philosopher would ever express themselves so crudely. The whole point of doing philosophy as rigorously as the Western mind has been doing it for the past 2000 years is to avoid such ambiguous language and communicate precisely what they mean. Meanwhile every Eastern philosopher means something different by "Awakening." All you need to do is get a basic understanding of Schopenhauer (who is really saying much of the same things you are saying) and why/how Nietzsche went beyond him.

Is it not? To Nietzsche life = growth, becoming, striving -- which Buddhist's simply brush off as Samsara. Instead, Buddhism (if strictly adhered to) will turn you into a monk, meditating on the void - all day, all night. Nothing novel and grand can ever grow out of this sterility, which is what Nietzsche means with "life denying."

Not trying to put words in your mouth, but knowing you, I would assume you would call someone like Ken Wilber or Sri Aurobindo (or yourself) closer to "Awake" than Nietzsche - and I genuinely wonder what makes you think that?

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I understand where this sentiment is coming from, but it's mostly a cliché. Ever since Romanticism and German Idealism, emotions and subjectivity are front and center in all Western philosophical discourse. Nietzsche would of course go on to emphasize the importance of the instincts; Bergson's whole project was making intuition en vogue, etc. People still stereotype the Western philosopher as being some autistic left brained geek like Aristotle, Descartes or Kant - which, of course, hasn't been true for over 200 years now.

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Most people don't even try to succeed (in anything). Those who actually pursue success usually become content after a few partial victories. It is a very rare indidivual who is driven enough to consistently push through the MASSIVE resistance of comfort and complacency. The more successful you become, the harder it gets - the more those around you (as well as your lower self) will want to shower you with affection, pleasure and excuses -- the more they will make you want to drop out of the game and settle for what you already are.

I can't speak for Wittgenstein nor for some of the other Western philosophers (whom I strongly suspect have a very deep and authentic grounding in mysticism). I can speak for Friedrich Nietzsche though, because I have been extensively studying his thought for quite some time now. It is very obvious to me that Nietzsche was at least as awake as any Eastern guru or philosopher (Krishnamurti, Aurobindo and the likes). His whole project was based on the premise of Awakening and Absolute Truth. Nietzsche was a student of Schopenhauer (who was an astute scholar and practitioner of all the great Eastern esoteric traditions), but wanted to overcome the Nihilism, which took grip of Schopenhauer, as he immersed himself in mysticism and asceticism. Nietzsche's conclusion is quite simple: reality may be absolutely empty and meaningless, but that itself is completely meaningless -- the strongest soul is he who looks into the void, but embraces and affirms Life nonetheless. The Übermensch who is able to create his own values and purpose. People think reading some one-liners or watching a few YouTube videos (whiche of course were curated by clueless people) is sufficient to comprehend and comment on an intellect as profound as Nietzsche [Hegel, Wittgenstein, Jung, etc.]. lmao

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Western philosophy is an entirely different game than Eastern philosophy. The point of Eastern philosophy is to guide you to this realization (roughly). The point of Western philosophy, ever since Plato, has been to take this Truth (roughly) as the starting point to further probe into reality and ask questions such as "how does one live a meaningful life?" "how does this or that thing work?" Pretty much any canonical philosopher of the last 2000 years (at least intellectually) understands this Truth - which is why it would be redundant and passé to spend too much time on this point (which is all that Eastern philosophers ever do). This attitude is what got us Michelangelo, the moon landing, human rights, etc. -- while the Easterners still ramble on about being more AWAKE than the next guy.

Will to Power At the heart of Friedrich Nietzsche's philosophy stands a potent concept, the 'will to power'. This all-pervasive principle is not merely incidental; rather, it is foundational, informing our understanding of life and the ceaseless pursuit of excellence. The 'will to power' is perceived as the prime mover that resonates through every entity in existence, animate or inanimate. Each instance where a lifeform asserts its place in the world, from a flower battling for sunlight to an athlete sprinting towards victory, encapsulates this elemental drive for survival and dominance. The 'will to power' in Nietzsche's philosophy is indifferent to moral binaries; it is neither good nor evil but amoral. This urge is an inextricable part of life, and any attempt to infuse it with moral judgments is a gross misinterpretation of its nature. But how does this 'will to power' spur the quest for excellence and compel us to transcend the bounds of societal norms? Nietzsche illustrates this transformative journey beautifully with the metaphoric progression from the camel, through the lion, to the child. Metamorphoses of the Soul The camel epitomizes the initial stage where societal norms and obligations are borne like a load on the beast of burden. Transitioning into the lion stage, these norms are fiercely contested and the 'will to power' is exerted, embodying defiance against societal constructs. The ensuing rebellion paves the way for fresh, individual values. Ultimately, the child embodies the creation of new values, characterized by innocence, forgetfulness, and an exuberant affirmation of life. This evolution concludes with the emergence of the Übermensch - an individual who transcends societal standards to fully manifest their unique potential. The Übermensch Historical figures have exemplified this transformative journey, embodying the Übermensch, guided by their 'will to power' towards self-transcendence and thereby influencing historical trajectories. Consider the Renaissance virtuoso, Michelangelo. He not only embraced but challenged the intellectual and cultural mores of his epoch to redefine art. His 'will to power' is evident in his audacious explorations of human anatomy, innovative artistic techniques, and his unprecedented ability to imbue his works with raw emotion. Michelangelo's indelible legacy is a testimony to his relentless pursuit of excellence and the harnessing of his 'will to power'. Daniel Schmachtenberger, a contemporary thinker, also embodies this trajectory. His 'will to power' led him to break free from the traditional siloed approach to knowledge, amalgamating a broad array of intellectual and spiritual influences. His significant contributions to neurohacking and global systems thinking exemplify his relentless drive to push boundaries and challenge the status quo, thereby situating him as a modern Übermensch. Lastly, consider Marcus Aurelius, the stoic Roman emperor. During his peaceful reign, he channeled his 'will to power' into a profound exploration of Stoicism. His seminal work, 'Meditations', diverges from traditional stoic thought, reflecting his personal exploration of mortality, duty, and interconnectedness. Aurelius' philosophical musings stand as an embodiment of the Übermensch, demonstrating how his 'will to power' allowed him to transcend societal norms and carve his own path. The Value of Excellence Each of these individuals showcases the transformative power of Nietzsche's 'will to power' in the quest for excellence. However, only those who truly grasp this innate drive beyond the constructs of morality, who resist the urge to moralize it and recognize it as a fundamental life force, can tap into its full potential. In Nietzsche's philosophy, the Übermensch emerges as a symbol of the pinnacle of human potential, illustrating what one can become when they fully embrace their 'will to power' and navigate their unique journey to excellence.

Johann Wolfgang von Goethe (literature) Friedrich Nietzsche (philosophy) Sandro Botticelli (painting) Martin Margiela (fashion) Marcus Aurelius (politics) Charles Darwin (science) Richard Wagner (music) Stanley Kubrick (film)

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Fantastic movie. Go watch it!

Hes a geek turned chad turned geek He at least knows what hes giving up. That I can respect. Same goes for Schmachtenberger, Wilber, Peterson. Its just part of becoming a man to face some harsh truths about life and to go to war at least once in your life. Were we born some decase earlier we would have spend our early 20s in the military instead of filling our heads with dense scientific theory and shooting ourselves to the moon with the help of chemistry. We should be grateful I believe, but still something is clearly missing. You dont have to take it as far as someone like Tate, but you better man up a bit, put your best foot forward and be ready to get smacked in the face by life.