• fckreddit@lemmy.ml
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    Nietzsche particularly said that we should all strive to be the best versions of ourselves, something he called “uber-mensch” an idea, which I believe was hijacked by Nazis.

    He was a nihilist, but he also urged everyone to create their own values and follow it to be the best you can be. But, then he was also a disgusting sexist. People are complicated.

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      “uber-mensch” an idea, which I believe was hijacked by Nazis

      He had a nazi sister who after his death hijacked his ideas to gain nazi streetcred

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      His quote “God is dead” is supposed to indicate the genesis of nihilism.

      Without a higher purpose, we fall into a belief that our lives are worthless.

      However, we can find our own “god”, whether that be helping others, mastery of a skill, or finding contentment.

      There are plenty of things to find value in, just because Nietzsche had a complete breakdown in the pursuit, doesn’t mean he’s wrong.

      When I make the decision to stare at my phone while crossing the street, I may be a hypocrite, but it doesn’t make “look both ways before crossing” bad advice.

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      he was also a disgusting sexist

      The overall depth of your comment warrant a request for sources…

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    Teenagers hardly know who Nietzsche was, let alone claim his work to justify anything. The few who do know about him are not the ones living hedonistically.

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      I don’t think you’ve been around teenagers in a while. They do know who he was, they just haven’t read any of his works and claim some wild bullshit.