Beyond Good and Evil #11: Immoralist Virtue Ethics (VII.214 - VII.230)
This part of the text is a re-evaluation of what morality is, or can be, for the philosopher of the future. Nietzsche is a bit sneaky here, by implying the free spirit, or philosopher of the future, t...
22 Aug 20232h 22min
Beyond Good and Evil #10: We Scholars (VI.204 - VI.213)
Today, we cover the entirety of part six - We Scholars. This chapter is of particular importance for understanding Nietzsche’s reconceptualization of the philosopher, and how such a figure stands in r...
15 Aug 20232h 34min
Beyond Good and Evil #9: Morality as Timidity (V.197 - V.203)
Much of the second half of the Natural History of Morals is a meditation on the common morality as one of prudence, stupidity, and fear. In one word: timidity. Nietzsche draws upon ideas he’s explored...
8 Aug 20231h 52min
Q&A #7
A question and answer session just from the patrons, though I figured the public would enjoy some of the topics covered. Enjoy!
1 Aug 20231h 42min
Beyond Good and Evil #8: Morality is a Tyrannical Impulse (V.186 - V.196)
Finally getting into part five, The Natural History of Morals. We’re more than halfway through the text, and Nietzsche applies his psychological method to morality. Episode art is Satan overlooking Pa...
25 Jul 20231h 59min
Beyond Good and Evil #7: Interlude (IV.63-IV.185)
A whirlwind tour through the epigrams and interludes of Beyond Good & Evil. A relatively free spirited and brief segment of our analysis before we dive into some of the denser divisions of the work - ...
18 Jul 20231h 46min
Beyond Good and Evil #6: Self-Denial as Power (III.47-III.62)
Apologies on the late upload! There were technical difficulties that have since been resolved. We’re back on track and next week’s release will be on Tuesday again. The ascetic values of the saint are...
12 Jul 20232h 10min
Beyond Good and Evil #5: The Great Hunt (II.38 - III.46)
Nietzsche finishes sketching his vision of a philosophy of the future. True free spiritedness represents a fundamental commitment to hardness and independence of spirit. This makes the philosopher opp...
4 Jul 20231h 46min
