Beyond Good & Evil #7: Interlude (IV.63-IV.185)

A whirlwind tour through the epigrams and interludes of Beyond Good & Evil. A relatively free spirited and brief segment of our analysis before we dive into some of the denser divisions of the work - albeit with a bit easier time in terms of the intellectual labor, given that the major premises of Nietzsche's project have already been outlined in the first half of the work. This part is placed as a 'bridge' between BGE's first and second half, and serves as an example of how one applies Nietzsche's approach to psychology, and his anti-metaphysics.
Episode art: Miranda by John William Waterhouse

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[@a.wenger3964]

Fantastic video, as always!

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Author Edith W Clowes writes about Nietzsche- May be interesting for you

[@uberboyo]

Nietzsche provides us with his own TDLR

[@christopherellis2663]

TLDR?

[@AGamer1177]

“One is punished most for one’s virtues.” I'm often criticized for being selfish out of need for my own self-preservation when I find returning acts of generosity and kindness is sufficient enough. All because I forget to say "thank you" and let people walk all over me.

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00:00 📜 Nietzsche is writing in the style of French aphorists like La Rochefoucauld, focusing on psychological observations. 01:07 🤔 Part four of "Beyond Good and Evil" serves as a bridge between the initial sections, addressing prejudices, and the upcoming topics. 01:44 📖 Part four contains some of Nietzsche's most famous sayings, applying his philosophical approach in a playful, aphoristic manner. 04:54 🎭 Nietzsche emphasizes his sincerity in teaching through his work, dispelling the idea of philosophers always wearing a mask. 06:29 🧠 Nietzsche critiques the love of knowledge for its own sake as a form of morality. 08:43 🙏 Nietzsche questions the creation of ideals or gods, suggesting that they originate from the base or evil aspects of humanity. 10:23 🧠 Memory often distorts embarrassing or immoral events, influenced by one's pride. 11:42 🌍 Nietzsche suggests that observing nature involves recognizing the consideration behind what is preserved and what is discarded. 13:35 🧩 Nietzsche implies that reaching one's ideal or goal demystifies it and may lead to feelings of imposter syndrome. 15:25 🤷‍♂ Nietzsche emphasizes the importance of the duration of elevated feelings in defining high individuals. 17:32 🦚 Nietzsche highlights the irony of taking pride in what one hides, rather than what one displays. 20:18 🔥 Nietzsche suggests that a war-like man, when faced with peaceful conditions, turns his aggression inward. 21:27 🤔 Nietzsche explores the idea that once a matter becomes clear, it no longer concerns us, possibly questioning the meaning of "know thyself." 22:20 🤔 Nietzsche suggests that Socrates represents the arrival of the scientific spirit and the will to truth, urging us to know ourselves, but this quest ultimately leads to a lack of concern for the self. 24:12 🧐 Nietzsche emphasizes that knowing oneself may lead to a lack of concern for subjective aspects of life, such as physiology, birth, and circumstances. 25:43 😡 Excessive pity for all can create a worse reality and make life more challenging for everyone. 27:30 ⏳ Nietzsche uses the concept of "tempo" to highlight that men and women may experience the same emotions differently due to the tempo of their thoughts. 28:11 🔄 Freedom can be found in limiting one's heart and imprisoning it, allowing for more intellectual freedom. 31:03 😨 Nietzsche suggests that terrible experiences may pose the question of whether the person experiencing them is terrible. 33:07 🩸 Sacrificing one's reputation for moral reasons can still be a selfish act, blurring the line between selflessness and selfishness. 34:15 🤝 Affability, while containing no hatred, can lead to too much contempt for others if one truly respects humanity. 35:36 🧒 Maturity involves rediscovering the seriousness one had as a child at play, indicating the importance of embracing creativity. 36:19 🤔 Being ashamed of one's immorality marks the beginning of the moral journey, which eventually leads to being ashamed of one's morality. 38:11 🌼 Parting from life should be like Odysseus parting from Nausicaa-blessing it rather than clinging to it. 42:23 👏 Seeking praise and validation can lead to disappointment when one desires a more substantial echo of their actions. 43:03 🎭 People tend to portray themselves as simpler than they are in front of others to find respite from societal judgments. 44:00 🧬 Nietzsche suggests that the man of knowledge may feel like God turned into an animal in the 19th century's gloomy yet honest intellectual climate. 44:12 🧠 Nietzsche discusses the concept that humans, with their god-like intellect, have placed themselves as absolute perceivers and judges of reality. 46:15 🕊 Nietzsche discusses how Christians, despite their claims, do not passionately protect the salvation of their fellow men in the hereafter. 48:20 💭 Nietzsche emphasizes the importance of the free spirit's commitment to the search for knowledge, considering it a form of piety. 50:20 🎵 Nietzsche praises music as the purest form of art, characterized by its formless and emotional resonance. 51:48 🧠 Nietzsche suggests that occasionally maintaining one's commitment and ignoring alternative courses of action can indicate a strong character. 52:13 📚 Nietzsche argues that there are no moral phenomena; morality is a subjective interpretation of phenomena. 53:09 👤 Nietzsche observes that a criminal often diminishes and slanders their own deeds when defending themselves. 55:42 🎨 Nietzsche comments on the rarity of lawyers being able to turn a criminal's terrible deeds into their advantage. 57:48 🤔 Nietzsche suggests that pretending to be embarrassed in someone's presence can make them favor you. 59:00 🌱 Nietzsche remarks on how sensuality can lead to the rapid growth of love but with weak roots. 01:02:22 💡 Nietzsche discusses how the intellect is a tool controlled by the competing forces of one's drives or impulses. 01:04:01 📜 Nietzsche humorously comments on God's choice to learn Greek for authorship but not to master it. 01:05:26 💑 Nietzsche suggests that even concubinage has been corrupted by the institution of marriage. 01:05:40 🤔 Nietzsche discusses marriage and concubinage, expressing a preference for the latter. 01:06:23 🙈 Nietzsche explores the idea that belief in the Kingdom of Heaven can nullify the pain of suffering, reflecting on his own experiences. 01:07:34 🔄 Changing one's mind about a person can be inconvenient and lead to social consequences. 01:09:27 🌍 Nietzsche believes that only a few great individuals emerge from a people, and nature is ruthless in its selection. 01:10:52 📝 When conveying abstract truths, it's essential to make them sensory and concrete to engage the audience effectively. 01:11:35 😈 Nietzsche suggests that the devil, as the friend of wisdom, stays away from God. 01:13:12 🌟 A person's true nature becomes evident when their talent diminishes, revealing their essence. 01:15:53 👁 All credibility and evidence of truth are derived from the senses, according to Nietzsche. 01:16:34 💬 Seeking a midwife for thoughts or someone to engage in good conversation with is a valuable endeavor. 01:17:28 💭 Nietzsche explores the idea that we invent and shape the people we associate with, even in our dreams. 01:19:05 🙅 Nietzsche asserts that sexual sterility may lead to a certain masculinity of taste. 01:20:44 🦹 Nietzsche warns that when fighting monsters, one must avoid becoming a monster themselves. 01:21:26 🌴 Nietzsche suggests that what is considered evil today is often a reflection of past ideals. 01:24:12 🐍 Nietzsche highlights the connection between knowledge, paradise, and the serpent. 01:25:23 ❤ Nietzsche posits that actions done from love transcend notions of good and evil. 01:26:33 🤯 Nietzsche suggests that madness is more common in groups, parties, nations, and ages than in individuals. 01:26:48 🤔 Nietzsche suggests that the thought of suicide can serve as a substitute for the actual act, as our strongest drive can be tyrannical, even overriding our conscience. 01:27:59 🔄 Nietzsche highlights the idea that one doesn't necessarily have to repay good or ill to the person who did the same; substitutionary violence has historical precedent. 01:28:40 🤫 Nietzsche emphasizes that some aspects of our deepest wisdom or psychological aspects are incommunicable, and trying to express them in words can signify a lack of love for one's inner self. 01:29:20 🎵 Nietzsche points out that poets often shamelessly exploit their experiences to create art, acknowledging that art can demand immorality from artists. 01:30:03 📖 Nietzsche references Jesus's statement about the law and how it prefigures the self-overcoming of morality. 01:30:50 🎭 Nietzsche suggests that even when someone lies, their appearance can still reveal the truth to a keen observer. 01:31:18 🛡 Nietzsche explains how intimacy can involve shame for individuals who have hardened themselves, highlighting the preciousness of vulnerability. 01:32:29 😈 Nietzsche criticizes Christianity for poisoning Eros, transforming it from romantic love into a vice. 01:33:24 🗣 Nietzsche observes that excessive self-disclosure can be a means of concealing one's true self, emphasizing the importance of meaningful, deep conversations. 01:34:19 🌟 Nietzsche suggests that praise can be more intrusive than reproach, implying a negative view of giving praise. 01:37:29 🤝 Nietzsche questions whether anyone has been truly honest about what truthfulness means, underscoring the theme of truth in "Beyond Good and Evil." 01:39:19 🤥 Nietzsche suggests that there's an innocence in lying, especially when it serves a greater cause. 01:40:02 🙏 Nietzsche comments on the inhumanity of blessing those who curse you, implying a critique of Christian ethics. 01:42:07 🤨 Nietzsche remarks on how people rarely admit that they dislike someone because that person makes them feel inferior, highlighting the human tendency to falsify our motives and inner selves.

[@Rhimeson]

I wonder how he ever slept with such an active and busy mind/bowel, lots to digest.thank you

[@Dylonysus]

The long walks man , Him Shopenhauer & kant and probably plenty more philosphers were known to go on them daily, you gotta proactively tire out the body when your mind is like this.

[@robertpaulcorless7048]

Wonderful ta x

[@a.wenger3964]

1:04:25 With the exception of only a few words written in Aramaic, the New Testament was indeed written originally in Koine Greek, the lingua franca of the Eastern Roman Empire. The Old Testament, however, was written mostly in Hebrew. What I think aphorism 121 is pointing out here is that the origin of the Bible is _historically_ contingent rather than "divine." It is "subtle", even suspicious, that God decided to give us his revealation in Greek when the Romans had conquered Jerusalem not a century prior. The 2nd half of the aphorism gets at the _aesthetic_ quality of the Biblical Greek and how it doesn't measure up to Ancient Greek of Homer, Hesiod, or countless other poets and writers in the tradition. Many lines are clumsy and the meaning is muddled in places. It seems that the creator's Greek was either the work of an amateur, in bad taste, or a cross between two very different cultures that had very contradictory linguistic metaphors.

[@AGamer1177]

A lot of words to say that the "New" Testament was written by a slave.

[@rosanna5515]

Thank you. Smiles🎉

[@nickstebbens]

that fear of the end of that means 'know thyself' is easily remedied by the addition to it of the phrase 'grow thyself' and with it the realization that both are ongoing efforts, unending ends, by any means for which one has the inclination and ability, or in other words, will and power

[@nickstebbens]

I think, in fact, that it is pity which has prevented such great men from having more social and fertile lives

[@nickstebbens]

like... for a realistic example, look at the life of Nikola Tesla - what would have been a practical cause for him to have children, and what would have been the effects of it?

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and okay think about the Magna Carta and how it said "Heirs may be given in marriage, but not to someone of lower social standing." - where is there to go from the peak? Most of the google-top-picks simply translate that (entirely inaccurately) as "Heirs shall be married without disparagement" but it's the sixth clause, and can be found in the UK's online national archives and we should be able to read such historical facts without retconning them for the sake of antishame or whatever you'd call that

[@nickstebbens]

even marriage gets corrupted: - by love - in exceptions, and deceptions too, but such is not the rule... have you read a 'modern' 'tax' code? may I remind you of 'taxis'

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has been*

[@phillipjordan1010]

Salts hey where did Nietzsche stand on Voltaire? I don't recall any references to Voltaire in any of Nietzsche's works but I have a bad memory. I've been dabbling in some Voltaire

[@H02TL]

Hey, I’m a big fan of the channel! I was wondering if you personally take any position on wether Plato’s world of forms theory is true compared to Aristotle’s one world theory? And if it interests you what are your general thoughts on Aristotelianism when compared to Platonism?

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Where is the music from in the beginning of each episode on Spotify? It’s beautiful

[@marconapolitano2821]

Bro you skipped 98 which I thought was one of the most interesting, did you do that on purpose or was it unintentional

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Very rare

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I don’t understand any of it but it sounds good

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Your accents are hilarious