EPISODE · Apr 25, 2026 · 4 MIN
The Twilight of the Idols - How the "True World" Ultimately Became a Fable
from The Nietzsche Library · host Friedrich Wilhelm Nietzsche
In which the folly of suppressing passion is observed with a discerning eye, revealing the stultifying effects of moralities that wage war upon the very instincts of life, and the spiritualisation of such passions is contrasted with their annihilation by ascetic fervour. Thus, the flourishing of life is celebrated through a recognition of opposites—love, enmity, and the rich tapestry of human nature—while condemning the morbid denials that arise from weakness or decadence, affirming instead a broad and vibrant acceptance of existence.
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In which the folly of suppressing passion is observed with a discerning eye, revealing the stultifying effects of moralities that wage war upon the very instincts of life, and the spiritualisation of such passions is contrasted with their annihilation by ascetic fervour. Thus, the flourishing of life is celebrated through a recognition of opposites—love, enmity, and the rich tapestry of human nature—while condemning the morbid denials that arise from weakness or decadence, affirming instead a broad and vibrant acceptance of existence.
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