If i can live my life, being all-so EGOSTIC; as to the point i can make my life without working – i would, i see no MORALITY, i see no good or evil, respectively EVIL IN SLACKING ETERNALLY; NOT WORKING AT ALL.. I DON’T SEE, this world that mankind has worked SO HARD FOR, to build, worthy of it’s reputation, ANWAY – i don’t see man’s world as all that, or in fact ALMOST THE OPPOSITE OF, FANCY, OR PRETTY – like, NOT AT ALL, all that DIVINE OR SERENE…and man is suppose to be ‘OH SUCH A REFINED SPIECES’– I DON’T SEE THAT AT ALL – i see MANKIND as rather IDIOTIC! I see a creature NOT VERY REFINED IN HOW HE-OR-SHE HANDLE THE GRIP ON REALITY, Or on mother earth – i think the world of man is pretty dystopic, and lacks SLACK, lacks in the more SENSUAL ASPECTS; MANKIND, as rather an UGLY PRIMATE-IDIOT – see, man is merely a bridge between APE and UBERMENSCH – the Ubermensch will look on us as we look on the monkey – our world is in fact pretty INSENSATE and pretty BLEAK, by comparison to THAT!
Far as i can see – mankind, for the last several thousands of years– has really been bent on ACQUIRING, OWNING, THE WHOLE WORLD–like NOW! Man WANTS THE WORLD, we’re all stampeded ALONG in that notion of reaching A GRAND SCHEME FOR SOME FUTURE OF MAN, some grand PURPOSE OF EARTH – but me, personally, i see NO REASON WHY NOT TO KILL THE FATHER FUCK THE MOTHER!
AND everyone must join-in to help mankind acquire this entire world– it’s NOT like you can really cash in your chips and LEAVE THE CASINO…to just slack eternally, that’s seen as TABOO AND ABSURD – like do what Jim Morrison sings about, in the song, as it goes:
“Cancel my subscription to the resurrection
Send my credentials to the house of detention”
You must work; you must HELP IN THIS QUEST! You’re not really suppose to BE FREE – like them indigenous tribes, just live life as YOU CHOOSE, do what you want – it’s SINFUL to live, although an active life close to mother earth, but although to not lead a life of DAY-JOB-ENGAGEMENT..
What would life amount to, than to, egoistically, do what you WANT to do, way-through..??
Like, the old world, before this modern world where everything is key on you to assimilate to leading a working kind of life.. Here’s another section from a The Doors song – “the best part of the trip”
“Successful hills are here to stay
Everything must be this way
Gentle streets where people play
Welcome to the soft parade
All our lives we sweat and save
Building for a shallow grave”
Like in the old world, the American indians, they lived hunting, dancing, making sweet love under the stars…but they didn’t have to work– THAT DOESN’T CHANGE THE FACT, that you should get IT ALL, living in this modern world– you SHOULD grope for it ALL – see what i mean, right?
TO LIVE ONE’S LIFE AS VIRTUE-OF-WORK ABOLISHED, ALONG WITH ABOLISHING DAY-JOB-DICIPLINE, THE VIRTUE OF WORKING FOR A LIVING – I.O.W LIVE MERELY FOR THE SAKE OF LIVING, A WHOLE OTHER REALITY TO LIVE IN – a total re-construction of fundamental-meaning, OF LIFE, VERY EGOISTIC!
TO: KILL THE FATHER FUCK THE MOTHER – as aiming for the OBSCURE & MYSTIC, morality abolished!
Here’s AI, describing Nietzsche’s view on EGOSIM – read and enjoy, the great mind of A MASTER!
Friedrich Nietzsche’s views on egoism are complex and multi-faceted. Egoism, in the philosophical context, generally refers to the belief that individuals should act in their own self-interest. Nietzsche’s engagement with egoism reflects his broader philosophy, which emphasizes individualism, self-overcoming, and the rejection of conventional morality.
Here are some key points to understand Nietzsche’s perspective on egoism:
1. Rejection of Altruism and Conventional Morality
Nietzsche was critical of traditional morality, particularly the moral systems that he associated with Christianity and other herd-driven ideologies. These systems, according to Nietzsche, promote altruism and self-sacrifice, which he viewed as weakening individuals by suppressing their instincts and desires. Nietzsche argued that altruism, which encourages people to prioritize the well-being of others over their own, often serves to maintain the status quo and suppress the individual’s potential for greatness.
In his work On the Genealogy of Morals, Nietzsche critiques the Christian morality of self-denial, arguing that it leads to a form of “slave morality” where individuals are taught to despise their natural instincts and desires, prioritizing the needs of others over their own.
2. Egoism as Self-Assertion
Nietzsche’s philosophy, in contrast to altruism, promotes a form of egoism that is tied to self-assertion and the expression of one’s individual will. For Nietzsche, egoism is not about selfishness in the narrow, petty sense of pursuing material or fleeting pleasures at the expense of others. Rather, it is about the affirmation of one’s own life and the exercise of personal will, including one’s creative and intellectual potential.
Egoism, in Nietzsche’s sense, involves the rejection of external constraints and the assertion of one’s own unique values, goals, and desires. He viewed this as part of the process of becoming an “Übermensch” (Overman or Superman), an individual who transcends conventional norms and creates their own meaning and values.
3. Egoism and the Will to Power
Central to Nietzsche’s philosophy is the concept of the will to power—the fundamental drive to assert and expand one’s influence and capacities. This drive is at the heart of human existence and is tied to Nietzsche’s view of egoism. For Nietzsche, the will to power is not just a desire for dominance over others but also a striving for self-overcoming, self-realization, and personal growth.
Egoism, from this perspective, involves a deep commitment to one’s own development, an embrace of challenges, and a refusal to be subordinated to the needs and expectations of the “herd” or society. It is not a mindless pursuit of personal gain but a deeper, more existential drive to shape and improve oneself.
4. Egoism and the Herd Mentality
Nietzsche frequently contrasted the egoist with what he saw as the “herd mentality”—the tendency of individuals to conform to societal norms and collective values. He believed that most people live lives of quiet resignation, subordinating their will to others’ expectations. The egoist, on the other hand, seeks to rise above this, to assert their unique identity, and to avoid being trapped in the mediocre existence of the masses.
In this sense, Nietzsche’s egoism is closely tied to his disdain for mediocrity and conformity. He considered those who passively accept conventional values and norms as weak and lacking the courage to pursue their own path.
5. The Role of Egoism in Nietzsche’s Ethical Framework
Nietzsche’s egoism does not advocate for an unrestrained, reckless pursuit of self-interest. Rather, it emphasizes self-discipline, creativity, and authenticity. Nietzsche’s ideal is the individual who has mastered themselves, cultivating their will and passions, rather than being driven by external pressures or the desire to conform.
While Nietzsche’s philosophy is often seen as advocating for a radical form of individualism, his idea of egoism is not solipsistic or narcissistic; it is a deeply existential call to embrace one’s own unique potential and to live a life of authenticity and self-overcoming.
Conclusion
Nietzsche’s view on egoism is not about selfishness in a trivial or egoistic sense but is rooted in the idea of self-assertion, self-overcoming, and the will to power. His egoism calls for individuals to transcend herd morality, to reject the moral norms imposed by society, and to create their own values and meaning. Nietzsche’s egoism is about empowering oneself to live authentically and to realize one’s full potential, rather than succumbing to the demands of conformity or altruism.