How to Affirm Life – Nietzsche’s Formula for Greatness

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According to the philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche, there is a variant of philosophical pessimism that reflects the most life-affirming state that one can achieve. Nietzsche called this a pessimism of strength, and in this video, we explore the nature of this pessimism and explain its relation to personal greatness.

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