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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Famous quotes containing the word nietzsche:

    Death is close enough at hand so we do not need to be afraid of life.
    —Friedrich Nietzsche (1844–1900)

    The condition that gives birth to a rule is not the same as the condition to which the rule gives birth.
    —Friedrich Nietzsche (1844–1900)

    The more a person indulges himself the less others are willing to indulge him.
    —Friedrich Nietzsche (1844–1900)