Nietzsche’s Last Glimpse at Reason Student Edition Edited By: Dr. Picart Associate Professor of English Courtesy Associate Professor of Law and Brett Ader Erin Irving and Dan Funes

Ecce Homo “Here is a man! Here is a new, a different image of humanity; not a saint or holy man any more than a traditional sage, but a modern version…Above all, do not mistake me for someone else.” -Ecce Homo, Nietzsche

Ecce Homo: Here is a Man Napoleon’s surprise when seeing a German man for the first time. Used to describe a character in Twilight of the Idols who painted a portrait of himself for everyone to see. Walter Kaufmann: Self-Identification Pontius Pilate, not Jesus Christ, is the only hero of the New Testament.

Nietzsche’s Parents Karl Ludwig Nietzsche, his father, was said to be the highest rung on the ladder.

Nietzsche’s Parents Franzisca Nietzsche, his mother, was described as the lowest rung on the ladder. Nietzsche’s “beginning” is from his father and his “decadence” is from his mother.

Seeking Health How does his twofold heritage of death and life contribute to his authority on curing oneself?

Amor Fati Love of Fate Ability to accept oneself and one’s position and not wish oneself different.

What is Russian Fatalism? ____________________________________

The Sick Noble Small ears: _______ Long ears: _______ Nietzsche had small ears thus making him an expert at understanding women.

The Laws of Manu How did the Hindu Laws of Manu affect Nietzsche’s political view of amor fati. __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Characteristics of Women ___________________________________

Socrates v. Nietzsche How do the men differ from one another?

Nietzsche’s Phases Pre-Zarathustran phase: ___________ _______________________________ Zarathustran phase: _______________ __________________________________________________________________ Earlier Post-Zarathustran phase: _____ _________________________________

On the Brink of Insanity At the end of his life, Nietzsche becomes discouraged, much like Zarathustra. Nietzsche becomes solely concerned with self preservation (Womb envy revisited).

Imagine Nietzsche’s Comments Regarding: The beliefs of Nietzsche’s religious father. Nietzsche’s own health during his last years. His Sister’s ‘editing’ of his work and its use by the Nazis. Film and Video Games. Technology such as cloning and Artificial Intelligence.

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