Nietzsche

Vehement repudiation of Christian and liberal ethics; the detestation of democratic ideals; the celebration of the "superman"; the death of God; and a life-affirming "will to power" are the philosophical legacies of Friedrich Nietzsche. In this program, world-renowned author and...

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Corporate Authors: Films for the Humanities & Sciences (Firm), Films Media Group, BBC Worldwide Ltd
Format: Electronic Video
Language:English
Published: New York, N.Y. : Films Media Group, [2006]
Series:Great philosophers.
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Online Access: Streaming video (Wentworth users only)
Table of Contents:
  • Prelude: Overview of Philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche (3:52)
  • Nietzsche's Philosophical Premise (1:37)
  • Nietzsche's Criticism of Christian Values (1:40)
  • Nietzsche's Criticism of Secular Morality and the "Common Herd" (1:24)
  • Nietzsche's Criticism of Traditions of Ancient Greece (3:17)
  • Nietzsche's Psychological Analysis of Values (1:46)
  • Nietzsche: Access to Knowledge (2:29)
  • Nietzsche: Individual vs. Social Values (3:23)
  • Nietzsche's Treatment of Truth (2:40)
  • Nietzsche: Doctrine of Historical Repetition (1:52)
  • Nietzsche: The Will to Power (1:46)
  • Nietzsche: "Superman" Concept (2:47)
  • Nietzsche: Notion of Eternal Recurrence (2:45)
  • Nietzsche's Style: Use of Metaphors (2:40)
  • Nietzsche's Philosophy of the Aesthetic Appreciation of Life (2:55)
  • Influence of Nietzsche on Writers (3:23)
  • Nietzsche's Association With Fascism (2:35)