Friedrich Nietzsche

Perspectivism

The philosophical view that truth and value are judged from one's personal perspective.

Egoism

A moral theory suggesting that self-interest is the basis of morality and that the good life is one where individuals achieve their desires.

Crisis of Morality

The conflict arising from scientific advancements challenging traditional religious beliefs, particularly Christianity.

Master Morality

The morality of the superior individuals, characterized by creators of value and self-judgment.

Slave Morality

The morality of the weak, which arises in reaction to master morality and is characterized by resentment towards the strong.

Will to Power

Nietzsche's concept suggesting that the driving force in humans is the ambition to exert power and dominate, driving personal growth.

Overman (Ubermensch)

A figure who embodies the will to power, rejects slave morality, and creates their own values.

Eternal Recurrence

A thought experiment by Nietzsche asking if one would be willing to repeat their life eternally, evaluating the goodness of their life based on this.

Graeco-Roman Values

The distinction between good and bad is a relative one, something is good because it is preferred over the bad

Judeo Christian Values

The distinction between good (divine law) and evil (sin) is absolute