Nietzsche

[@tomjoad3643]

“I read Nietzche cause I wanted to, which is not a good sign” lmfao

[@Laocoon283]

Everyone listening to this is now questioning their motives lol

[@thedocileme4321]

wdym not a good sign bro what does this mean about me...

[@michaelgunn9883]

@@thedocileme4321 Good ol' Neech has a tendency to make people depressed and nihilistic. AJ Soprano is a good fictional example of what happens when very young men read my friend, Neech. His work was a good help to me in my undergrad days, but until you see nihilism as a stepping stone toward belief in something real, then you will find yourself believing that Neech didn't see any point to believing in anything. My professor put it like this: "Nietzsche is the most misunderstood man who ever lived."

[@dionysian222]

@@michaelgunn9883 Too much of a Boogeyman has been made of Nietzsche when his sincere endeavour is to open eyes to false moral solutions that harm.

[@EmperorJ123]

I haven't read much of Neitzche. I encountered "Neitzche - A Reader" in a physiotherapists waiting room. There I encountered someone who'd written many things I felt were reasonable conclusions or ponders, based on my knowledge and experiences at the time. This was someone who wrote down ideas, questions and assertions I had, during times of intellectual escapisms. I hadn't encountered philosophy before to be honest, just a mature student studying business management concepts as widely as possible with an openness to factual or experiential work; having a bad time in life and personally trying to conceive of a workable truth that eschewed religion, embraced science and explained culture around me and gave a way to find a pathway out. 😊

[@TheVicenteSilva]

To be having health problems and still share your knowledge to us... You have touched me immensely. My eyes have been open to philosphy thanks to you work. May God bless you, teacher

[@krishnapartha]

Amen

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Amen

[@finnmacdiarmid3250]

All thought is thought worth thinking. Thus we think.

[@Entropy106]

God is dead

[@finnmacdiarmid3250]

@@Entropy106 And we piss on his grave

[@MischaRiedo-gd9sy]

Dear Genevieve, I‘m saddened by the passing of your father. I found his lectures tremendously stimulating and insightful. He was able to bring the key thoughts of some of the greatest philosophical minds in western history to a wide audience and capture our attention and imagination. Thank you so much for sharing those videos. All the best from Switzerland.

[@brettlarson3801]

Thank you Lord Sugrue you have been one of the top-5 most influential teachers in my young lifetime. Your work, integrity, and dedication will be cherished and revisited throughout my days. I wish you the best.

[@elledan77]

Are we calling him Lord Sugrue? Because I'm so down for that

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Hail Lord Sugrue

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Lord Sugrue rescued me from the underground caves of badphilosophy and badtheory

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Hail Lord Sugrue

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Fellow, "Dr. Sugrue changed my life and made me a better man" guy here. Love you all. Thanks for sharing the world with humbled I.

[@elia.8993]

RIP Scholar! Now I understand why you died recently, you were sick for a while. May you rest now together with the great Philosophers you loved so much! ❤

[@ellentewkesbury5936]

Oh what a wonderful teacher! A truly beautiful mind. Thank you. Rest in peace.

[@ahobimo732]

I'm sure many others have echoed this sentiment before me, but this channel is perhaps the most underrated gem on the whole of this platform.

[@HalfChubFullTime]

29:33 "The danger is that when you get beyond good and evil you may end up beneath good and evil." Very well said.

[@buildingwithtrees2258]

I always see the youth fired up, but always wondered if their viewpoint changes in old age. Seems it had between his 24 yr old self and now.

[@M_K171]

@babelbabel2298old is earned. It is where true wisdom lies. Carry on

[@cristig243]

It's not a maybe . It's the certain outcome .

[@mingus444_gaming]

@@cristig243 Don't be so certain of that

[@fortunatomartino8549]

Easily

[@samloutalbotmusic]

This is just incomparable. I’ve never heard anyone make Nietzsche so accessible. I’m learning so much from these lectures it’s the best thing on KZbin thank you

[@jaredstein4945]

I only came across this channel recently. As philosophy junkie these videos are a great course into the subject. Thank you and rest in peace Michael surgue.

[@andrealvinzi5070]

Thank you Michael for making and posting these lectures. They have helped me immensely in my PhD-education in sociology. Today is the day of my defense. In one hour. Again, thank you.

[@dr.michaelsugrue]

Congratulations Doctor.

[@karthiklakshman03]

Can I have your mail ?

[@JulianManzara]

​@@dr.michaelsugrue I noticed this gets cut off. Do you have the complete video?

[@zootjitsu6767]

Watching your videos in chronological order but couldn’t resist this new gem. Love me some Nietzsche

[@mlokosss]

I've always had a feeling Dr Sugrue appreciated Wittgenstein so it made me really happy to hear that he made it to the top three philosophers list. Thank you for sharing all those captivating insights, I hope that despite your disease you are doing well - your mind is as bright as ever.

[@ok-kk3ic]

Makes sense.

[@cheri238]

I miss you, Dr. Sugrue !!! As anyone who had the honor of studying with you at college or just being able to listen to your lectures. RIP 🙏 ❤💔

[@abdulrahmanalsultan2871]

He is not dead is he 😢

[@bart-v]

@@abdulrahmanalsultan2871 He died on January 16 (2024)

[@TheLittleLadyCook]

Your lectures when I go to sleep, your lectures with coffee in the morning. You have no idea how much I am grateful to you 🙏

[@TomLendon]

Learning from you is such a treat. I tell people you are the greatest teacher I have ever known, so informative are your lectures. Every couple of years I would do a web search, hoping to find more of your amazing lectures Dr. Sugrue. For decades I was upset again and again, when Google and The Teaching Company gave me nothing new from your scholarship. So many great teachers of the teaching company have so sadly died. I cannot tell you how happy I was finding your channel on KZbin. I have wanted to hear your brilliant lectures anew for a long time. I am sorry to hear of your illness. Please put as much online before you go as you can. And please give it to someone who will keep you online, for as long as we can have recordings of your amazing voice and mind in video lectures; our lives are inestimably richer.

[@craigtunnicliffe9095]

Thanks! I met your work during lock down Dr Sugrue. You have helped me in my understanding and in my teaching. You Sir are awesome. Much respect from New Zealand

[@luisavalos1521]

How did you donate?

[@craigtunnicliffe9095]

@@luisavalos1521 using the "thanks" button

[@BogdanLiviu7]

Absolute joy!!! Please mister Sugrue make more videos on Nietzsche, maybe a mini series on each of Nietzsche's books?

[@oxherder9061]

I’m thrilled to see you still posting videos! Thanks for this brother Mike!

[@MC-px3od]

Thank you so much, Michael, for these lectures. You reach people all over the world with this channel! Greetings from Sweden!

[@eliezerribeiro7729]

How I love this professor ! Thanks Michael. I'm from Brazil and had a poor philosophy education and you are changing it ! Thanks for you free lectures

[@xxmsp91]

It is one of my lifelong goals to read all the source material for all the discussions made on this channel. Dr. Sugrue your lecture on marcus aurelius changed the course of my life. Hopefully for the better.. time will tell. If i may be as half as articulate as you, i know it would be a key to achieving my full potential. Thank you and rest in peace.

[@villekokkomaki]

Hello Sir Sugrue, I came here accidentally by surfing some blogs. I really appreciate the precious knowledge you share. In particular, I love to understand your worldview and the way you understand these famous people and explain them to us in a very comprehensible way. Thank you so much!

[@reckless_iguana6143]

Hi Michael.Discovering your channel has truly been a gift.I can listen to you literally for hours.Thank you for sharing your knowledge and intellect.

[@christinemartin63]

These and earlier lectures have been like a magic key for me. After listening to hundreds of philosophy podcasts on YT and reading some books, it's been this series that has simplified (but not dumbed down) complex theories (esp Kant!) in a stunningly articulate way. A thousand thanks for that, Il Professore.

[@tinfoilhatscholar]

Same for me! Thanks professor

[@coyoteblue05]

I do hope that someone is archiving all of your, lectures, speeches and writings. You are still needed. Thank you for all the knowledge you have given.

[@EveryCarpet]

I assure you it has been done. I recommend you creating your own backup for yourself and your Descendants. May we both live loving and virtuous lives.

[@Killermon23]

As perceptive as ever, thank you for your service. Us of the younger generation need to here this; more than ever. 🙏

[@protomooncreative]

What a gift you are to the world. Love your lectures beyond words🙏

[@ZARATHUSTRA1996]

i pray that God gives you the strength to face your adversities. your utterances are divine. thank you x

[@Henry-kv7zl]

Really? on the Neitszche ep? hahaha jk

[@hariseaz3258]

This guy breaks down Nietzche like no other. I can’t get enough of his lectures.

[@bokagoofy]

I keep re-watching all your videos, Professor Sugrue. I never thought I could be interested in philosophy, but you talk about the subject with such passion and wit that is very inspiring. My brain has grown many sizes after finding your channel, so thank you very much!

[@NunoLopesbcl]

You Sir, are an excelent Academical and a virtous Schoolar. Thank you for sharing your knowledge with the world. Greetings from Portugal!

[@paulvo8983]

Thank you Professor. Your content and personality are truly encaptivating!

[@ThaRuralJuror]

This channel is nourishment for my soul. Thank you Michael Sugrue

[@la8076]

I want to thank you from the depths of my heart for uploading the first video (marcus aurelius) & all the other ones that came after it Im now reading kant, nietzche & plato all because of your videos lmao hoping you recover & feel better soon!

[@tmenzerj]

I'm so glad that you are posting so many videos. These have helped me to understand these subjects so much better!

[@ronethegreat9]

So I just got home from surgery, and I could not imagine a better time for this to come out, its like a little Christmas present just for me :)

[@Loki9528Loki]

So glad to see professor Sugrue back to provide more insightful lectures! The content is music to my ears! 👍

[@say_o_la3743]

Have been rejoicing ever since I have encountered that man!

[@eraserhd79]

Dr. Sugrue. Your channel means a lot to me. I first discovered you by seeing your amazing Marcus Aurelius lecture and have devoured all your other lectures. Thank you for being such a wealth of information and introducing me to so many great minds. I hope you are well and wish you all the best.

[@maxbarker356]

Thank you for sharing your education with us. For a young father and his children to be able to access this level of instruction, is quite a blessing.

[@jksmithiii]

"Birth of Tragedy" was a tough one for me. But it was part of the best directed studies quarter I did as undergrad. Thanks Dr Sugrue.

[@ringberar]

I truly appreciate all of these posts. Thank you so much. I’m learning an incredible amount.

[@josephortiz6371]

Prefect timing professor! I’ve been on a Nietzsche binge these passed couple of days, my philosophy club wants me to do a presentation on him soon.

[@duewhit310]

Go check out Alfred Korzybski's work Science & Sanity. First read Quantum Psychology by Robert Anton Wilson who George Carlin loved to read, by the way. Works of Epistemology.

[@allanh7137]

Hi Professor. Thank you for your lectures. I’ve been listening to them for a very long time. Your lecture on stoicism was my companion through multiple seasons of hard labour in the summer and winters as I picked up my trade. They served to occupy my mind and bring focus to the future life I have struggled to create. Keep up the good work!

[@patrickmorgan1102]

Thank you Mr Sugrue, your descriptions in your lessons have been extremely helpful in making me more thoughtful and introduced many ideas contributing to different perspectives I have.

[@nbradgarrett]

You are the ultimate kindred spirit, sir. Love ya!

[@michaelvalladares]

Thanks professor! You’re glowing with passion during this lecture; thank you for providing this resource to the world!

[@connors3137]

Professor, I just want to say thank you. Your comments are always filled with the kindest words for a reason. Your knowledge and ability to articulate that knowledge is unmatched. I will forever be grateful. God bless

[@kdenn71]

Dr. Sugrue, thank you for your timeless wisdom. 🙏 wishing you the best of health.

[@adnanmutlu1972]

holy fuck all those years and he still has the same passion in his voice

[@dionysianapollomarx]

The video ended abruptly. Hopefully, there's a continuation or at least what is left out of the recording is a small recap of thoughts that would be okay to leave out. Thanks for the instructive discussion. Planning on getting a masters in philosophy, and Nietzsche has been a perpetual go to figure so far. Thanks again, Dr. Sugrue. :)

[@shonufftheshogun]

I think the issue is that they are using the free version of Zoom. This isn’t the only video that cuts at 40.

[@prestonbane4176]

@@shonufftheshogun Oh no! That's so sad, he was just getting warmed up.

[@steft7903]

These talks are so valuable. Thank you Professor

[@Thelaughingpreacher]

Don't ever stop Sugrue! I want everything you got! Think about doing an original ebook!

[@Theabysstreasure]

The best professor ever

[@ukjurist]

I never grow tired of learning from Michael Sugrue. A true artist and a very fine scholar. Thank you ❤🙏

[@Hythlodaeus69]

Mr. Sugrue, You have been one of my favorite scholars and lecturers to listen to and learn from (and inevitably pawn off some of your ideas as my own). I’d be honored to meet you some day (it’s one of life’s greatest honors to meet someone who taught you the honor of life - philosophy). If you have any time, I’d love to fly out and treat you to dinner and discuss some philosophical concepts, and just meet you. If there’s anywhere I can reach out to to set this up, let me know

[@EB-xh6ii]

You still have that wonderful baritone voice Doc!! Thank you so much for all these wonderful videos and insight into the great philosophers.

[@camj4253]

Just found your channel and wanted to say, wow! You have a great gift for explaining these philosophical concepts in a way that is both grounded and connective. Thank you for your work, man

[@camj4253]

I listened to the Dostoyevsky video and enjoyed it very much as well

[@DamburaDioa]

Thank you for these videos Dr. Sugrue, they have been incredibly stimulating and helpful!

[@kevinjackson4933]

So glad to have found your channel! For all the bad things about the internet, there is always a counteracting force of good, like this channel.

[@connordavey4422]

Waited 29 minutes for the classic “alright”, love the talks, thank you!

[@dgreenspino]

Thank you. As an artist with an affinity for values that originated in ancient Greece, your summation of these ideas helps me to understand what we have lost, why and what Nietzsche believes we should do about it.

[@simple4976]

Few can afford to dedicate so much attention to all the ideas that parallel history. Dr. Sugrue brings so much context and clarity to the culture heritages. I appreciate that.🙂

[@brigepaulchugh1998]

I really admire the thoughtful, articulate and enthusiastic way that Dr. Sugrue teaches philosophy and literature. He has inspired me to want to learn more.

[@acropolisnow9466]

He's simply fantastic.

[@marcocearnaigh51]

I am sorry to hear that you haven't been well. Your videos are nothing less than a blessing. Thank you

[@lapis6288]

Thank you for this great video. All of your lectures are amazing, I love seeing new uploads.

[@Expatsunleashed]

You are a true master and a brilliant speaker, much love Dr Sugrue!

[@Thee_Finger]

Currently binge watching your entire library of videos. Thank you for sharing such valuable and entertaining content. Amazing presentations, and I’m hooked.

[@jamesmullen2684]

Whether intended or not professor, @29:00 your description of Nietzsche as sui generis and thanking god for it had me chuckling. Thank you for sharing your vast knowledge with the masses. Additionally, I am so happy for you and your family that you have reached a level of good health. May you continue to thrive. 🙏

[@thattimestampguy]

0:00 A Powerful German Philosopher 1:17 1882 _Gay Science_ 4:24 Poetry is an Art, Renewing and Revivng Life itself. Morality is merely the interest of the majority, the authority Greatest Prose Poetry since Plato 3:30 Atheistic Kierkegaard 5:47 "Master of _The Little Dagger_ " writing technique 7:49 "I write in a paragraph what other people write in a book." Context: Late 19th Century, Maker of The 20th Century 8:57 "God Is Dead." 9:39 Christianity dominated for 1500 years. God Guarantees The Truth, The Absolute Capital T Truth. Truth creates Natural Science Scientific Revolution during Renaissance, Issac Newton, then The Enlightenment, Darwinian Evolution, Blind Development of Responses of Organisms to Enviornment, aka Evolution No Big Deal. "YOU FOOL. You eliminated The Truth." - Nietzsche, in Sugrue's words. Lose God = Lose Truth = You're out of a Job as a Philosopher All Cows are Black at Night without Truth. Without Wisdom, It's Chaos, Not Progress. (Any Direction is a Direction, but we can't call it Good or Bad) "What do we do now?" 17:14 Diogenes was looking for an honest man The Mad Man Announces God Is Dead. FALL FALL FALL FREE FALLIN 18:28 If God was human construction, I can then construct a New God, Revive The Religion of Dionysus. 19:27 Hegel's Highest Achievement's Of A Human Spirit 1. Art 2. Religion 3. Philosophy - We Need Artistic Meaning Illusions. 21:15 Witches Guilt doesn't exist. No Morals = Guilt Is Fake. 22:30 Philosophizing with a hammer "Everything that can be destroyed, should be destroyed." 23:56 Ubermensch to save humanity from nihilism/chaos/meaninglessness. 25:17 Eternal Recurrence. "Whatever we choose, we choose forever." Make good choices to make them again over and over. 27:14 Plato and Christianity Love God, Nietzsche Love The Earth. 28:50 Existentialism is forming. Do Something BIG. Don't care about the morals. Do Big Things. 30:48 Socrates turned men of action into book readers. "Life is a disease." 33:00 Sugure's Epitath 33:58 Without Hegel, there would have been no Darwin. 34:59 He's like a Seismograph, telling about the times, he did not cause the Atheism movement, he just pointed out the sign of the times. 36:12 Favorite Philosophers of Michael Sugrue 1. Plato 2. Nietzsche 3. Wittgenstein

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We thank you for your efforts

[@samuelrojo8435]

thank you

[@jasoncherry3404]

Thank you for the volumes of knowledge that you have left us to ponder over. Your a one of a kind professor, thank you for everything you have taught us.

[@MoNtYbOy101]

I’ve watched a lot of your videos but this might be the most fascinating. Thank you for sharing this with us sir.

[@samadhi5]

Priceless pontifications from the arch philosopher himself! The only regrettable thing is that the video was cut short.

[@kaimarmalade9660]

May you achieve beautiful, blissful Samadhi and I don't mean that in a morbid way! Cheers.

[@ubet6691]

The greatest prose poet of any language* Thank you Dr Sugrue!

[@hd-sk7xi]

I graduated with my undergrad in Philosophy a few years ago and yes I did read Nietzsche because I wanted to. I would agree it is probably not a good sign haha but in the in long run, very beneficial. Even if you do not agree with the premises, judgements and or criticisms Nietzsche comes to in regard to culture, christianity and society there is a lot to learn from and admire about him simply in respect to how he stuck to his ideas, was not afraid to put them forth and refused to compromise as Dr. Sugrue remarks. On another note, I could only wish to have the grasp of the western tradition and the oratory skills of Dr. Sugrue.

[@tommore3263]

It is simply wonderful to have discovered your wonderfully lucid presentations of such influential minds in such a trustworthy framework. Thank you so much and may God bless you deeply as you manifest such beautiful spirit. A double gift to us. Thank you sir .

[@Zarathustra.was.right2]

The face he keeps making (example 16:36) will forever be seared in my soul. Thank you Michael.

[@theknightjester]

Your lectures have gotten me through some of my toughest times. Especially your one on Marcus Aurelius. 💜

[@genesis650]

You are one of the best and most gifted philosophy teachers I have encountered! Thank you so much for sharing your fantastic knowledge on this subject ❤

[@craigtunnicliffe9095]

i met your work during lock down Dr Sugrue. You have helped me in my understanding and in my teaching. You Sir are awesome. Much respect from New Zealand

[@warmcoffee226]

More on Bloom Please! Man I can't stop watching Lord Sugre!

[@soysauceboy2023]

Superb commentary. Thank you 🙏 RIP, my friend.

[@jasoncherry5849]

I’m glad to see your in good spirits professor, your as sharp as ever and I continue to find wisdom in your lectures. I find that these lectures keep me grounded and forces me to not to take life for granted. I hope you continue to fight the good fight and I’ll continue to watch your videos. Stay strong professor, like Diogenes your carrying the lantern and it’s up to us follow your light. Thank you

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Amazing content! Thank you so much for sharing this. It is amazing to have access to such knowlege for free. God bless you, Dr Sugrue. Greetings from Brazil!

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Thank you Dr Sugrue! You are an inspiration

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I'm so glad I found this channel !!! Its a Gold Mine !

[@SahramQ]

Could you do a video on Milton’s Paradise Lost? Very thankful for all these amazing lectures you provide!

[@nick.227]

We can all agree that this Chanel is more useful than school

[@yidakiman5545]

my love for philosophy has expanded thanks to your talks, thank you Dr. Sugrue

[@faridachishti35]

I'm so engrossed in listening n learning that at times I forget to like the lecture. Thumbs-up Professor. Have good health!

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Believe I found you .what a blessing

[@Bonkikavo]

I am philosophy and literature noob, for a better word. But doc presents some of the most sophisticated ideas by the greatest minds ever in a such way i can follow and enjoy. This is more than a lecture, this is also some sort of entertainment and I'm grateful i can listen to it.

[@joshpierce7820]

I just read one of your comments below describing your simple lifestyle and your acceptance of the fact that your brain is becoming "swiss cheese". I would agree that it is quite strange and unproductive for people to "hail lord Sugrue". However, I would like to mention that your lectures have been a great experience for me. I'm a busy psychology and pre-medical undergraduate student who is very interested in philosophy, but simply has not had time to take more than 1 or 2 courses in philosophy, and the reading I do in my freetime is mostly focused on psychololgy. Your philosophy lectures, along with some others on the internet, have been a great pleasure to listen to, and have slowly but surely contributed to the little bits of information interwoven in my mind. It has been a pleasure having your lectures and monologues on the internet for free. I do not hail you, I do not praise you, but I do thank you.

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Your oration on Machiavelli, I listened to with my mouth wide open. Closing it on occasion to swallow! Thank you sir!❤

[@Ybby999]

Thank you professor! Very inspiring to see the consistency with which you put out content.

[@bardoface]

Nietzsche sneaks into your consciousness like a lil devil. I love your sound wisdom and judgement.

[@Sleepcycle831]

When you referenced falling in every direction and brought up interstellar space, it reminded me of the novel Starmaker by Olaf Stapledon. If you haven’t read it, I think you would really enjoy the finely crafted philosophical journey which is presented in those pages.

[@berrieblanders9224]

Such a wonderful and clear lecture, thank you dr. Sugrue!

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Thank you for your contributions!

[@nap871]

Sugrue. Your the best man!! Watched those earlier vids from the 80s.