Nietzsche: The Übermensch (Superman, Overman)

"The Übermensch (or superman) is Nietzsche's best-known invention, although he only appears in one book, Thus Spoke Zarathustra. At the same time, Nietzsche introduces the smug and hateful last man.

Nietzsche conceives of the Übermensch in terms of spiritualized master morality but also as an evolutionary possibility and as the highest manifestation of the will to power. Ultimately, both the Übermensch and the will to power represent passion and the love of life. The thought of eternal recurrence is an affirmation of life."

Presented by philosopher Robert C. Solomon (from waking life)

Part 2
http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x8gghb_nietzsche-nihilism-death-of-god-pt2_creation
Part 3
http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x8ggep_nietzsche-nihilism-death-of-god-pt3_creation
Part 4
http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x8ggb9_nietzsche-nihilism-death-of-god-pt4_creation


Related
Albert Camus:The Myth of Sisyphus
http://philosophy.videosift.com/video/Albert-Camus-The-Myth-of-Sisyphus

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