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Nietzsche Genealogy of Morality II


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Joel and Travis talk the second essay of Nietzsche's "Genealogy of Morality." What does Nietzsche think guilt/bad conscience is? What about punishment, justice, and mercy? You might not be surprised that Nietzsche does not think our most prized moral affections are particularly...well, moral. Maybe they are just the ways the weak attempt to exert power, in that same love of power that they complain about in others? And maybe Christianity is particularly adept at wielding these elements of weakness? Sound terrible? Perhaps, but come listen and see if Nietzsche might have a point...at least a point about you.
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