In many ways this is how Nietzsche assimilates the idea that people are "artistically creative subjects." To Nietzsche the idea of truth is relative to the reality of how "truth" becomes a conscript of human communication and perception. "Insofar as the individual wishes to preserve himself in relation to other individuals, in the state of nature he mostly used his intellect for concealment and dissimulation." (143) to Nietzsche the only real reason why people really began to accept the idea of varied truths was to conform to living in groups, as apposed to fighting amongst each other for the same space and resources. Truth is therefore not a concrete accumulation of facts, as they occur but a culmination of facts, as they are remembered and illusions associated with individual perceptions of how to best portray him or herself to those he or she must live with. There is no shame in this in-concrete truth it is simply the nature of man to continue to perform for others as best he knows how. This to many would explain the idea that throughout history the winner writes the history books. Many find this an offensive reality, and yet it is a reality played out on a personal basis universally, and eternally. The world is a stage and the individual actors through the perception of needed acceptance or at least tolerance find it important to construct...
In fact we as humans even construct a "truth" about "truth" that makes us feel more honest and forthright. We assume that most others around us also accept our own "truth" by utilizing symbolization or language to communicate such truth and we all buy the idea that for the most part we are truthful, honest and understanding, and that those who deviate from this dogmatic expression are malicious. Though Nietzsche would likely claim that these people are not malicious, but simply got caught doing what everyone does in such a way that they became rejected by their peers and even their whole society. This I not to say that crimes are not bad, as they hurt others but it is to say that many might not even know, in a broader sense and individually that they are committing any crime other than the perceived need for self preservation. People do not go to jail or prison because they commit a crime but because they get caught and are penalized more harshly because they lie about it ineffectually, as if they lie about it effectually it simply becomes the "truth."
But even many devout believers in America today state that we all worship the same God, and thus participate in the same 'truth' regardless of our affiliation. Even atheists validate the feeling of believers and state that although science is factually true, the human mind and faith has its own truth that can emotionally and psychologically move mountains. In other words, there are different kinds of truths -- truths
Two belief systems, then -- true believe, and justified true belief (Hauser, 1992). Humans, however, according to Pierce, turn justified true beliefs into true beliefs by converting them into axioms. Once we have proven something there is no need to prove it again, and we use the part that was proven before to further extend our study and the inquisition of knowledge. And so it becomes necessary to accept things
He also did not consider that the attribution of goodness or perfection was not exclusive to early nobles, the Roman warrior, the Greek artist or the Jewish priest who trusted in a Messiah. Common people and slaves always held their own beliefs in what is true and good and by their own ethical codes, believed that observing them would justify their actions and choices. What went into historical records
Anti-Christian Explain Nietzsche's statement in the section on "The Will to Power" that Christianity is an "impious lie" and that "we ought to declare open war against it"? The Holy Bible teaches that one should love thy enemies. However, Nietzsche finds this to be a major problem. In addition, He believes that by saying that one should love their enemies like they love their friends, is a big lie. This is true
Life: Purpose The meaning for life has illusively evaded humans for centuries. Theories abound, yet the hunger remains as mankind seeks to identify a purpose for their existence. The question of our purpose is often unknowingly based on two other unanswered queries. While some seems to construct on a meaning of life from their accomplishments, basing personal value, purpose, meaning on what he or she builds to leave behind after
Nietzsche's Twilight Of The Idols Nietzsche mischaracterizes the Christian tradition when he states that "the Church fights passion by cutting it out." The Catholic Church has never dogmatically opposed passion, but it has opposed sin. Nietzsche is writing out of the naturalist, Romantic tradition. He is a believer in self-determination, of the will to power. He views natural instincts and natural desires as justified and in no need of Redemption. His
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