Human, All Too Human by Friedrich Nietzsche

In a letter sent to his deeply religious sister, whilst trying to justify his actions, he mentions the following: That was primarily affected by his decision to seek the truth, which, in his point of view, was diametrically opposed to religious teachings. His rebellious spirit started to emerge during the first years of university when he decided to drop out of his theological studies and lose his faith. After graduation, he commenced studies in theology and classical philology at the University of Bonn with the hope of becoming a minister. 1ĭuring his childhood, Nietzsche attended a boarding school and showed interest in literature, poetry, and music. As a result, he was raised in a household consisting of his mother, grandmother, two aunts, and a younger sister. His father was a Lutheran pastor and died when Nietzsche was five. For I hold the conviction that, in order to understand a philosopher, you first need to understand his life and the epoch within he existed.ĭoing so allows you to better absorb the messages he wants to share and also increase the chances of decoding the hidden symbolisms he wants to communicate.įriedrich Nietzsche was born on October 15th, 1844 in the small town of Röcken, near Leipzig, in the Prussian Province of Saxony. It is packed with powerful maxims that illustrate Nietzsche’s unparalleled ability to scrutinize human nature and offer concrete and, oftentimes, poetic advice on how to deal with it.īut before I jump into the ideas expressed in the book, I want to discuss a bit of history and lay out some interesting anecdotes from Nietzsche’s life. This monumental pamphlet encompasses most of the conundrums faced within the human psyche and attempts to describe and analyze them in a philosophical way.

It was an instinctive form of seduction that sprung from my visceral need to have a part of Nietzsche with me wherever I travel. It kind of seduced me the moment I saw it. I bought this classic while losing myself in the endless titles of a local bookstore. I will try to paint a picture of this legendary figure while analyzing one of his most interesting works, “ Human, all too Human.” Today, I will attempt something I wanted for a long time. His name has been connected to a myriad of ideas and his reputation has crossed the limits of Europe to “infect” the rest of the world.įriedrich Nietzsche is a man that has influenced my views and beliefs to the core and also a source of inspiration and soothing whenever I feel lost and in need of direction. One of the most significant philosophers of all time. Friedrich Nietzsche Philosophy – There Is Only One Answer: Be Human, All Too Human

Human, All Too Human by Friedrich Nietzsche