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> The world at large doesn't care what you need, only what you can offer. That in a nutshell is what Nietzsche's master vs. slave morality dichotomy is about.
by BjoernKW 7y ago
> The world at large doesn't care what you need, only what you can offer.
That in a nutshell is what Nietzsche's master vs. slave morality dichotomy is about.
Master morality is concerned with the welfare of others and an individual's impact on the world. Slave morality is about oneself and an individual's own well-being.
According to Nietzsche both have their place and cultural history has always been defined by a struggle between them.
- ulisesrmzroche 7y agoYou got it exactly backwards, my guy. Master Morality is about pride and power; slave morality is kindness, simpathy, etcetera Nietzsche was also firmly in the master camp. Said so himself many times on many books Now me? I agree with Mr Nietzsche completely
- kharak 7y agoCan you recommend a summarising read up on this?
- BjoernKW 7y agoThis article IMO describes the concepts and what they entail pretty well: https://bigthink.com/scotty-hendricks/the-master-and-slave-moralities-what-nietzsche-really-meant https://bigthink.com/scotty-hendricks/the-master-and-slave-m...