Nietzsche and Nihilism - A Warning to the West

Nietzsche and Morality: The Higher Man and The Herd

Access 40+ membership videos (more added each month) ► http://academyofideas.com/members/ [http://academyofideas.com/members/] **Join via Paypal or Credit Card** ============================================ In this video we investigate Nietzsche's views on morality by contrasting the higher man and the herd. We investigate how a herd morality develops, and the threat it poses to the existence of great individuals (higher human beings). We conclude by examining the existence of herd morality in the modern world. ============================================ Sign up for our mailing list: http://academyofideas.com/newsletter/ [http://academyofideas.com/newsletter/] Get the transcript: http://academyofideas.com/2017/01/nietzsche-and-morality [http://academyofideas.com/2017/01/nietzsche-and-morality] ============================================ Recommended Reading: On the Genealogy of Morality - Friedrich Nietzsche - http://amzn.to/2k9QB8F [http://amzn.to/2k9QB8F] (affiliate link) Beyond Good and Evil - Friedrich Nietzsche - http://amzn.to/2kLg4Zd [http://amzn.to/2kLg4Zd] (affiliate link) Ecce Homo: How One Becomes What One Is - Friedrich Nietzsche - http://amzn.to/2kNkQBs [http://amzn.to/2kNkQBs] (affiliate link) Nietzsche and Morality - Brian Leiter - http://amzn.to/2kLN2cd [http://amzn.to/2kLN2cd] (affiliate link) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

The Fabric of Creativity and The Courage to Create

In this video we explore the nature of creativity, the idea that creative insights emerge from the unconscious mind, and look at ways to stimulate creativity. =================================================== Support us on Patreon: http://patreon.com/academyofideas Recommended Readings: The Courage to Create by Rollo May - http://amzn.to/1TGJmRp (affiliate link) The War of Art by Steven Pressfield - http://amzn.to/1sRDagZ (affiliate link) Mastery by Robert Greene - http://amzn.to/1sRD49k (affiliate link) Higher Creativity: Liberating the Unconscious for Breakthrough Insights by Willis Harman - http://amzn.to/1WWHOqC Get the transcript: http://academyofideas.com/2016/05/the-nature-of-creativity-and-the-courage-to-create/ =================================================== --- Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

Why Politicians Promote Woke Morality

This is a clip from our latest membership video: How Weakness Corrupts - Social Justice, Equality, and Woke Morality . Access this video and 71+ more, become a Supporting Member! – academyofideas.com/members Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

Nietzsche and Ontology

Tearing Down the Iron Cage of Eternal Truths Who This Episode Is For: This episode is for the philosophical rebels and those who suspect that our deepest assumptions about "reality" are actually psychological prisons. If you are ready to question the foundations of Western thought and explore why the search for a "higher world" often leads to a diminished life, this is your deep dive. In This Episode: We explore Friedrich Nietzsche’s relentless assault on the history of Metaphysics. We investigate how, from Plato to the modern era, humans have sought an "immutable" and "perfect" reality beyond the world of the senses. Drawing on his core critiques, we examine how the belief in "things-in-themselves" or "transcendental truths" actually serves as a coping mechanism for our fear of change and death. We discuss Nietzsche's transition toward Perspectivism—the idea that there is no "God’s-eye view" of reality, only interpretations driven by the Will to Power. Why You Should Listen: * Deconstruct Reality: Learn to identify the "metaphysical ghosts" that still haunt our modern scientific and political ideologies. * Embrace the Flux: Discover the psychological strength required to live in a world of constant change without needing the "anchor" of eternal truths. * The Power of Interpretation: Understand why the way you frame your world is more important than the "facts" you’ve been taught. Join the Conversation: If you found value in this deep dive into the human psyche, make sure to follow the show and leave a review. Your support helps us bring these timeless ideas to more people seeking clarity in an age of chaos. In this lecture we investigate Nietzsche's critique of traditional metaphysics, and introduce his own interpretation of the universe. --- Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

The Psychology and Principles of Accomplishment

Support us on patreon: https://www.patreon.com/academyofideas Subscribe to our newsletter: http://academyofideas.com/newsletter/ Get the transcript: http://academyofideas.com/2016/11/psychology-principles-mastery/ In this video we examine the the psychology of mastery, and look at deliberate practice and the role in plays in the attainment of expert performance. Recommended Readings: There are a lot of books on mastery. To steer clear of the "fluff", I recommend these books: Peak - Anders Ericsson - http://amzn.to/2f1uA9o (affiliate link) Deep Work - Cal Newport - http://amzn.to/2eeebg0 (affiliate link) Mastery - Robert Greene - http://amzn.to/2fiiMi4 (affiliate link) Talent is Overrated - Geoff Colvin - http://amzn.to/2fijTyc (affiliate link) --- Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]