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:

    Nobody dies of fatal truths these days: there are too many antidotes.
    —Friedrich Nietzsche (1844–1900)

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

    When we have a great goal we are superior even to justice, not merely to our deeds and our judges.
    —Friedrich Nietzsche (1844–1900)