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:

    We talk about taking “pleasure in a thing”: but in truth it is pleasure in ourselves, mediated by a thing.
    —Friedrich Nietzsche (1844–1900)

    The belly is the reason why man does not mistake himself for a god.
    —Friedrich Nietzsche (1844–1900)

    Go up close to your friend, but do not go over to him! We should also respect the enemy in our friend.
    —Friedrich Nietzsche (1844–1900)