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:

    Even truthfulness is but one means to knowledge, a ladder—but not the ladder.
    —Friedrich Nietzsche (1844–1900)

    The best author will be the one who is ashamed to become a writer.
    —Friedrich Nietzsche (1844–1900)

    That God became man indicates only this: that man should not seek his salvation in eternity, but rather establish his heaven on earth.
    —Friedrich Nietzsche (1844–1900)