Ep. 262: Nietzsche on Self-Denial (Part One)

On Friedrich Nietzsche's The Genealogy of Morals (1887), "Third essay: what do ascetic ideals mean?" Self-denial is necessary for disciplined action but can clearly go too far. N uses this concept of asceticism to analyze both geniuses and the masses. It's a chief tool of the will to power, dangerous to human flourishing but also helping us to evolve. Does N's picture of motivation and greatness make sense? Subscribe to get Part 2 of this episode, or listen to a preview. Citizens can get the entire second part here. The post Ep. 262: Nietzsche on Self-Denial (Part One) first appeared on The Partially Examined Life Philosophy Podcast.