Meditations on Death, Doom, and Destruction
Offered By: TEDx via YouTube
Course Description
Overview
Explore the profound philosophical concepts of death, doom, and destruction in this thought-provoking TEDx talk. Delve into humanity's constant struggle against nihilism as the speaker examines our preoccupation with mortality and the search for meaning in life. Discover how fighting back against existential dread and embracing the will to power can define our humanity. Journey through the ideas of Friedrich Wilhelm Nietzsche, including eternal recurrence and the concept that "all the world's a stage." Gain insights into overcoming feelings of insignificance and finding purpose in the face of inevitable demise.
Syllabus
Intro
The Scream
Friedrich Wilhelm Nietzsche
Will to Power
Wanderer
Eternal recurrence
All the worlds a stage
Taught by
TEDx
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