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Nietzsche and Eternal Recurrence (Part 3)
Episode 122
This episode explores Friedrich Nietzsche's philosophy on how to live a life worthy of eternity. It delves into Nietzsche's concept of eternal recurrence, where one's life would have to be lived over and over again, and asks if such a life would be fulfilling and self-justifying.
00:00 Introduction: Measuring a Good Life
03:30 Eternal Recurrence: Thought Experiment or Truth?
08:30 Nietzsche's Moment of Affirmation
13:00 Instinct vs. Reason: Nietzsche's Perspective
17:00 The Singular Vision: Striving for Greatness
21:15 Understanding the Higher Self
22:00 Defining Yourself by Your Best Moments
22:40 The Importance of Mastering a Craft
26:45 The Metaphor of Dance in Life
34:35 Nietzsche's Life Advice
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