“Artists may here have a more subtle scent: they know only too well that it is precisely when they cease to act 'voluntarily' and do everything of necessity that their feeling of freedom, subtlety, fullness of power, creative placing, disposing, shaping reaches its height - in short, that necessity and 'freedom of will' are then one in them.”
Quote by Friedrich Nietzsche
Work
Beyond good and evil: prelude to a philosophy of the future
This seminal work delves into the nature of morality, questioning the validity of traditional moral principles and proposing an alternative framework for understanding human behavior and societal norms. The author critically examines the concepts of good and evil, challenging readers to reconsider their own moral judgments and beliefs. more
Author
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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