A Terrifying Thought Experiment - Nietzsche's Philosophy of Eternal Return

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This early iteration of the eternal return is meant to be shocking, to be terrifying, to prompt us to seriously consider what it would be like to relive each and every decision. For Nietzsche, life is about peaks and valleys, and if one is to embrace life, and will the life they desire into existence, they must understand that the highest mountain peaks are accompanied by the deepest canyons… something we must be prepared for. So ask yourself, do you live in this way? Do you make decisions that you could endure in eternity, or would you be condemned to live in regret and mediocrity over and over?

This video is great introduction for anyone looking to dive deeper into Nietzsche's philosophy. Nietzsche often uses metaphor, story, poetry, and illusive techniques to convey concepts that are too jarring for our normal ways of thinking. As always, let us know how we did!

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