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:

    One who has given up any hope of winning a fight or has clearly lost it wants his style in fighting to be admired all the more.
    —Friedrich Nietzsche (1844–1900)

    A man who whinnies with noisy laughter, surpasses all the animals in vulgarity.
    —Friedrich Nietzsche (1844–1900)

    Protest, evasion, merry distrust, and a delight in mockery are symptoms of health: everything unconditional belongs in pathology.
    —Friedrich Nietzsche (1844–1900)