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:

    Among austere men intimacy involves shame—and is something precious.
    —Friedrich Nietzsche (1844–1900)

    Many deeds are done so as to forget another deed: there are also opiate activities. I exist so that another will be forgotten.
    —Friedrich Nietzsche (1844–1900)

    Heroism—that is the disposition of a man who aspires to a goal compared to which he himself is wholly insignificant. Heroism is the good will to self-destruction.
    —Friedrich Nietzsche (1844–1900)