Will (philosophy) - Nietzsche

Nietzsche

Further information: Friedrich Nietzsche, The Will to Power, Intrinsic motivation

Friedrich Wilhelm Nietzsche was influenced by Schopenhauer when younger, but later felt him to be wrong. However, he maintained a modified focus upon will, making the term "will to power" famous as an explanation of human aims and actions.

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    “Whoever thinks a lot—which is to say, “objectively”Mreadily forgets his own experiences, but not the thoughts that they have brought about.”
    —Friedrich Nietzsche (1844–1900)

    “Having a talent is not enough: one must also have your permission to have it—right, my friends?”
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    “Error has made animals into men; is truth in a position to make men into animals again?”
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