Two brands of nihilism
Title: Two brands of nihilism
Category: /Social Sciences/Philosophy
Details: Words: 1530 | Pages: 6 (approximately 235 words/page)
Two brands of nihilism
Category: /Social Sciences/Philosophy
Details: Words: 1530 | Pages: 6 (approximately 235 words/page)
As philosopher and poet Nietzsche's work is not easily conformable to the
traditional schools of thought within philosophy. However, an unmistakable concern with
the role of religion and values penetrates much of his work. Contrary to the tradition
before him, Nietzsche launches vicious diatribes against Christianity and the dualistic
philosophies he finds essentially life denying. Despite his early tutelage under the influence
of Schopenhauer's philosophy, Nietzsche later philosophy indicates a refusal to cast
existence as
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is no coordinate
in their use, nor are we surorised at the disparity of their mature philosophies. For
Nietzsche, the resignation of the will is a forlorn denial of life. Similarly, the appeal to a
transcendent deity also indicts the indivuals as resentful in the face of those who can affirm
life. Nietzsche proposes one should affirm life even in the midst of tragedy, thus the
passive nihilism that embraces the ascetic ideals are overcome.