For this philosopher, poet, musician and German philologist, the world is mired in a deep nihilism. It has to overcome this if it doesn’t want to come to an end. He’s referring to... For this philosopher, poet, musician and German philologist, the world is mired in a deep nihilism. It has to overcome this if it doesn’t want to come to an end. He’s referring to the devaluation of our highest values. This is a historical process which attempts to 'render inoperative what was previously considered to be the highest value.' Who is he?
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The question discusses a philosopher who critiques nihilism and the devaluation of values, looking for more information about his ideas and possibly his identity.
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Friedrich Nietzsche
The philosopher is Friedrich Nietzsche.
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The philosopher is Friedrich Nietzsche.
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Friedrich Nietzsche was a profound German philosopher known for his exploration of nihilism, which he saw as a crisis of values in Western culture. His work focused on how society must overcome this existential threat to regain meaning.
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A common mistake is to misattribute the quote to other philosophers known for discussing nihilism, such as Jean-Paul Sartre or Albert Camus.
Sources
- Nietzsche, Friedrich | Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy - iep.utm.edu
- Nietzsche, Friedrich : The Will To Power - Book I - nietzsche.holtof.com
- Nihilism - Friedrich Nietzsche's Warning to The World - Eternalised - eternalisedofficial.com
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