I have to admit I am partial to Donald Hoffman’s theory of consciousness. At least partly because it is fun. Which is the only real test of any theory. Hoffman’s form of idealism builds off a scientific scaffolding rooted in his Interface Theory of Perception (ITP) which suggests that what we see is not reality […]
Between Nietzsche’s critiques of free will/transparency of self, and his idea of what constitutes great men appears a fun spot to slide memetics in. His description runs contrary to purely evolutionary interests/the will to life. He discusses how all great philosophers are unmarried. He praises a solitary life and the use of suffering as motivator […]
What motivated the ‘slave revolt’ in morality and does Nietzsche have good reasons to regard it as problematic? 2,431 words January 25th 2024 1. Introduction In this essay I will be discussing Nietzsche’s concept of the “Slave Revolt” from his work: On the Genealogy of Morality(GM). Specifically, I will be answering the questions: “What motivated the ‘slave revolt’ in morality and does Nietzsche have […]
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