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“It is certainly not the least charm of a theory that it is refutable; it is precisely thereby that it attracts the more subtle minds. It seems that the hundred-times-refuted theory of the "free will" owes its persistence to this charm alone; some one is always appearing who feels himself strong enough to refute it.”

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Book:Writings of Nietzsche: Volume 1
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Writings of Nietzsche: Volume 1

This volume includes a selection of Nietzsche's early writings, showcasing his development of critical philosophy and his exploration of concepts such as the will to power, the death of God, and the Übermensch. more

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Friedrich Nietzsche
Friedrich Nietzsche

Friedrich Nietzsche was a German philosopher, cultural critic, poet, and writer whose works have had a profound impact on subsequent philosophy, literature, and thought. His ideas revolve around concepts such as the 'will to power', the 'Übermensch', and the 'eternal recurrence'. more

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