Friedrich Nietzsche | Genealogy of Morals (part 1) | Existentialist Philosophy & Literature
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We begin our study of one of Friedrich Nietzsche's great systematic works, The Genealogy of Morals, focusing on the first essay: "Good and Evil", "Good and Bad".
In this section of the work, Nietzsche discusses the origin of the notion of "Good", and distinguishes between an original, noble, self-asserting valuation of Good vs. Bad, and a reactive, common/slave, denying valuation of Evil vs. Good.
We also discuss the concept of ressentiment -- a reactive mode of valuation which becomes established within people, culture, and institutions -- and the present situation of Western culture as one marked by nihilism.
Nietzsche also engages in important critique of the "English psychologists", who he thinks fundamentally misunderstand the origins of morality and moral conceptions by attempting to focus on utility or usefulness. Hebert Spenser is one of the figures whose Ethical views Nietzsche contests.
For Nietzsche, a more fruitful approach is suggested by philology, or the story of classical languages. The history of our moral concepts can be reconstructed by examining the uses of terms such as "good" and its opposites.
Three main figures - and their determinate types of valuation - are examined: the Noble, warrior, kingly type; the Priestly type, and the Mass or Herd of common people.
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This is an outstanding presentation. It shows that convoluted, compound/complex sentences
with endless levels of parenthetical phrases, is not the only way to present
the subject. Thank you.
You're very welcome!
Yes, there almost is an infinite way to skin (this)a cat/egory, haha , nietzshe lectures are like music to my weary ears. It's like he was perhaps "reincarnated" 3.6.84 and my physical body became the vessel. I can't wait to explore all of his work. I will not give in to the madness, I have separated myself from the "herd"
May peace be with all whom seek it...
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What makes me get up in the morning? Generally two big dogs wanting their breakfasts
@J winchell Unfortunately, we had to put the last one down last month
Nietzsche always makes me think of the moment when I discover that in Spanish (my mother tongue), just like in other romance languages, Villain originally meant "the dweller of a small town (villa)". Which... it has some practical through to it but, one can easily argue that appearing "moral" is easy when having the economic means
You know, these videos are pretty cool. This man has true dedication to the teachings of philosophy. Good work man keep it up :)
Thanks! Yes, I'm thinking I'll be doing this for quite some time
I am extremely grateful for your videos - I use them as supplement to my studies and as a different perspective, from my own professors. I find that your ,often straight forward, approach is very helpful when dealing with continental philosophers as their poetic and sometimes cryptic language can be quite the 'brain-twister'. I'm looking forward to watching more of your video lectures in the future.
You're welcome -- glad that you're finding the videos helpful
I’m a simple person- I see Nietzsche, I like
Thank you for this. I read this book twenty years ago, and I turn back to it from time to time to seek clarity. You have improved the quality of my life, with this.
Glad that the video has been helpful for you
This was one of the most excellent uploads I have seen on Nietzsche's work, it was concise and even helped me formulate a little bit more of my understanding of the real Nietzsche. Glad I found it, many thanks.
Yet again, thanks for making these videos, they help me so much to understand the thinkers arguments.
I particularly enjoy your approach of sticking to the texts! I can clearly see what you describe in the text itself, only you clarify some notions I didn't understand, some connexions I couldn't make by myself by lack of knowledge, etc.
Yes, there's a need for videos where we do exactly that - present what the thinker says, within the structure of the text. After all, the thinker took the time to write it - if they'd wanted just a 5 minute summary, they'd have done that instead!
This lecture is great. Thank you for your commitment.
You're very welcome. Glad you enjoyed it
Thank you for this!
I read Nietzsche in college and understood it. I am a graduate school College Professor and I enjoy the way you structure your arguments and synopsis. I am reading the Genealogy of Morals and Ecce Hommo, one of his best works. This is refreshing to me.
Glad you’re enjoying it
These videos are brilliant! Thank you so much, I have been able to learn so much more about Philosophers I don't study at school.
Thank you! Been eagerly awaiting more Nietzsche since Birth of Tragedy, much appreciated.
Thanks for your explanation of complex philosophical ideas and text, really appreciate your thoughts and opinions! You absolutely help normal people understand how to undertake these complex ideas and thoughts, I just wanted to say that you are amazing for giving us your insight for free. Thanks Professor!
Thank you for this series! I'm working on Nietzsche for my Dissertation, this is fantastic.
Keep up the great work; im getting my degree thanks to finding your videos, I hope you know how good they are!
+Utterly Relevant Glad the videos have been helpful for your work!
I am currently writing interpretation of Genealogy of Morals to school and listening to this helps so much! Thank you!
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Yeah. . . I think anyone giving it a bit of thought can probably figure out that I put in a LOT of time and work creating this video material.
And, a "please" out of nowhere, no other context, with just an imperative after it -- where I come from, that is a demand, actually.
Is this really that important of a point for you to make to me on behalf of some other viewer? Again, if people want more than what I'm already providing for free, maybe they volunteer, or contribute, and then "request"
This is so insanely helpful, thanks for doing it!
This is very thought provoking, I need to let these ideas sit in my head for a while
Well, if the video was thought provoking, the text should be even more so
You're welcome! I'm glad you enjoy them
Thank you for making this video it has helped me with understanding this reading for an online course I am taking. You explain this very well and I'll definitely be on the lookout for more of your helpful videos!
Glad it was helpful for you
Thank you for the free lectures. I do click and view all of your adds because I figure it's the least I can do.
I had read 5 of Nietzsche's books before this but Genealogy posed many problems/questions. Thank you for clarifying this..really, really excellent work, and well done to your dog for staying quiet :)
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Fantastic lecture, sir! Thank you so much for making this available to us. I am eager to move on to the next in the series.
Glad you enjoyed it. Yes, there's plenty more Nietzsche videos in the playlist
Thank you so much. I don't have access to these books and it helps that, until I am able, there are Instructors out there that sincerely enjoy the sharing of ideas and Education. You Dr., are a hero.
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Yes, that's right -- he is advocating a kind of "breaking out" -- the term he uses often is "overcoming"
I am enjoying your perspective on these ideas THANKS!
Thanks Greg! I appreciate the time you put into this.
You're very welcome!
This is the best video series on Neitzsche on youtube. Very in depth. I got my BA in Political science and philosophy three years ago. I'm finishing up my J.D. now and this is how I continue learning about philosophy since I'm too busy reading the law. These videos are great.
I agree with others here these are not for beginners. This is not intro to philosophy. These videos are more for people that are already out of the cave.
Glad you enjoy the series. With as many videos as I've got now, I'm sure there's at least some at each level
This helps my understanding so much. Thank you!
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great work,i finished genealogy for second time and analysis is good,and definitly its Nietzsche best work.
Glad you enjoyed the work and the commentary
It's taken me two times to catch it: you are very good, even better on the second viewing.
Thanks! I've gotta say, though: it's a lot easier when you've got material like Nietzsche (or any great philosopher) to talk about
Thanks -- very nice of you to say so
Great video! It was incredibly helpful when studying for an examination. Many thanks.
+Morgan Bradham You're welcome
I’ve got nothing unique to add here however just wanted to thank you as well. Really great presentation
I think I could just listen to you all day long
You're welcome. Glad you like the videos
These ideas are very revealing on our society, interpersonal interactions and even struggles within myself.
There's good reasons we're still reading Nietzsche
I love this lecture, very well done. Thank you!
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I have an exam coming up and I am writing on the GofM. I've been playing your videos to grasp a clear understanding of Nietzsche's thoughts here. I found myself very stuck at points and Nietzsche was driving me insane. But you have simplified it and explained it. Thank you!
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Your lectures are great. Thanks!
Glad you do -- I enjoy this sort of stuff too!
I cannot thankyou more for your videos on deep academic philosophy lecturers . Hats off to you and wish to see more in future sir
I produce about 250 videos a year. Glad you enjoyed it
Thanks for all of these videos!
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In september I begin the third (final) year of my philosophy undergraduate degree (UK), and I have chosen a module which will focus around Nietzsche's Genealogy of Morals. Having never read Nietzsche before, I thought I'd familiarise myself with him and especially this book before starting the new academic year, and this video has been a massive help in helping me understand Nietzsche's thought, and making what he writes more digestible. Thank you, Dr. Sadler!
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I am preparing to read some Nietzche and found this extremely helpful. Thank you!
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Excellent and concise elaboration on these profound ideas.
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Thank you for all your lectures Dr Sadler
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He makes lecturing look so easy. Quite brilliant.
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Thanks for putting this out there. I’m just getting into philosophy and I’m enjoying reading the genealogy of morals but it can be pretty tough to understand, especially for a beginner like me. Thank you!!!
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Well, those are a lot of different, though connected, topics.
I've discussed some of my own background, how I got into Philosophy -- that sort of thing -- at least parts of the story, in some of my Personal Talks (I've got a playlist for that). I'll be adding to them as well.
As far as Research Interests go, I'm all over the map, and perhaps spread a bit too thin! One place you can find out about that in more depth and detail would be my main blog, Orexis Dianoetike.
I have to commend you a thousand times over for your work.
Thanks!
Thanks for these videos, I'm only 17 myself and have been sorta back and forth with whether I'm going to college, but I've always had a massive interest in philosophy, especially Absurdism, Nihilism, and Existentialism, and so it's great to have a nice dynamic examination of works like this.
What did you end up studying?
Good studies involve certain habits. Your Nietzsche perspectives are topographical; particularly through - to emulate...Thank you for sharing Dr.
You're welcome!
I'll take a look at it, and see if it will be a useful resource for students.
Thankyou for your service sir ❤
Pharmacy student here trying to understand life and the truths of existence. You present this in such a digestible way.
You're welcome - glad it's useful for you
There are parallels to be sure. And, yes, some of what Nietzsche says can provide a good insight into how a sociopath would think about many matters -- as would Hobbes.
I'm not keen on what strike me as over-reductive explanations, in particular "biological proofs", especially when it comes to great philosophers who articulate quite complex theories in their works.
So, no, I'd say there are interesting parallels, but not go much further
Thanks for the video, It was very helpful.
Eli
Prof. Sadler,
Have you ever listened to the philosophy podcast "The Partially Examined Life"? It's pretty popular among us undergrad and graduate students. It's pretty relaxed and hilarious at times too. It would be awesome to see you as a guest on one of their episodes.
Anyway, I really appreciate your videos and I think you're doing a great service for the public for being so consistent in your uploads. You make philosophy much more palatable for me, so thanks again.
This was/is excellent. Thanks . This helped a lot.
Glad to read it!
Will do!
Yep, that too -- though the will can certainly be, and in many cases is, fundamentally passive. It's just up to each will whether it will be active or passive/reactive
I'm glad the videos are helpful. It couldn't hurt to go to college, I'd say -- but we also need way more young people going into the skilled trades, so that's not a bad way to go either (from someone whose family members are mainly in the trades)
17 was about the age when I first encountered Existentialist philosophy myself -- it was pretty heady stuff, and gave me an articulation for some things I'd been trying to think out on my own (one reason it's of perennial value, I think)
great job. very interesting, and very useful
Thanks! Glad to read it
Great explanation of the essay, thank you.
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Great job, man!
Thanks!
I have to write an essay about this chapter and this video really helps. Thanks!
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Outstanding Dr. Sadler
thanks!
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Glad it was useful for you
Well, that's nice to hear -- hopefully, because of what you're learning from the videos
You're welcome -- and thanks very much in return for clicking on the ads.
Yes, we run the ads because it provides a little income (and thus working funds) for ReasonIO (our consulting/content production company, basically my nearly-full-time job at this point, besides teaching part-time at Marist). I have to observe, of course, that academic RUclips videos are not huge draws -- but you don't get into, let alone stay, in this racket for the big bucks!
great work, but it would have been helpful if you cited which aphorisms you were reading so I could follow along but great work overall.
Awesome, all too awesome. Thank you!!
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Awesone. Thanks pen from pen and teller
I still haven't finished the vid, still at ~8 minutes, but damn this is a great video! Thanks for sharing your knowledge! I wish I could've found out about this vid earlier.
Well, there's plenty of websites out there that have some of the stuff. If you go to my Sadler's Existentialist Updates blog, and then click on the resources, I've got links to some of them
Yes I agree with that view, I was describing what I think is a popular belief about Sartre and Existentialist's, that many people think it starts with him. I think his work really took away from Existentialism as a form of detachment and observation. I personally regard the word Existentialism, with the word exit and exit-strategies, but you list a lot of interesting perspectives over it.
25 min in: Taking into account what you have here said--and holding this against my own studies--I may be able to suggest something like this: Nietzsche takes the basis of morals very seriously. In locating this aristocratic/bigman basis for our values, and in holding competing value systems against one another, he is inviting us to look within ourselves, finding our own instincts, virtues, values--our own power--and treating ourselves as creators, authorities, and contributors to morality...
Great stuff! I really enjoyed your explanation of Ressentiment. Nietzsche's use of nihilism was pretty clever and awesome (during this bit I was thiking of original sin, sins of the flesh, etc). And I think the idea of the war between good/bad and good/evil was pretty neat. I wonder if this is oversimplified though. Even the seeming simpliest among us are so complex to me. I'm wishing I could recall my MacIntyre right about now.
Great presentation... Alas, here we are....
Thanks for the presentation.
You’re welcome
Your summation contained in this video of the will to power has become my go-to link-response when dealing with secondary, disruptive forces within various movements, such as now being experienced in the atheist and gamer communities under siege from the ressentiment of clever but lesser thinkers. Well done, sir!
You're welcome! Yes, there is a LOT of ressentiment out there. . .
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The notion i struggle with now is the definition of warrior relative to the information age, wherein a Bill Gates or Steve Jobs is emblematic of a new kind of alpha-STEM conqueror. And, of course, its relativity as females obtain CEO and world-class athletic accolades; if you will, alpha-personhood.
More exactly, my concern is in the collision of brawn vs STEM, especially is developing self esteem and employment opportunities. The issue being boys-at-risk as they are inculcated with brawn-warrior mythology, especially in sports, when future employment and social standing may be more influenced by STEM reality.
Consider the plight of young black men from the hood demanding equal rights, without a clue that they are part of lost generations, victims of benign racism which houses blacks without inculcating STEM. Meaning, their white and black benefactors have only addressed the lowest level of the Maslow Hierarchy. In short, these men, in particular alpha male warriors, shall eventually revolt violently as the means to express their inner drive.
Ruiqi Mao You're clueless....
How so?
the continental/analytic divide, it gives me a feeling of limiting my possibilities!
I really thank you for this video !
You're welcome!
Respected Doctor,
Thank you for making our lives easy with your extraordinary teaching and presentation skills. Your honesty and dedication towards your work is beyond my words. Thank you again for helping me number of times. I can't thank you enough for your time, help and guidance. I'm preparing for hardest exam of my life . I wish to pass and see you soon. Love from India :)
Jasvinder Kaur you’re very welcome! I hope you do well on the exam
Oh, that is awesome. Thanks for doing that, these videos are great. I was just making a good-natured joke, sort of. Not a very funny one. I went to 4 different colleges and never heard of Nietzsche until I was out of college for a few years and read everything I could find, so that's where it came from. It's good to hear someone who knows what they're talking about.
Well, down the line, I'll be shooting some. After this sequence finishes, I've got some Shestov and Marcel lined up next
Tell you what -- you can field the question the next time a viewer, getting something labor-intensive for free "requests" something still more labor intensive for free. You'll just need to respond to them in a comment -- that can be your volunteer work.
This is all the time this is going to get -- you're right. The better thing would be to have simply ignored your first comment, and spent more time with the 100 or so comments I get (and answer per day).
Yeah. . . you could be wrong.
I've listened to them enough to see that it's a bit "hit and miss". The History of Philosophy Without Any Gaps is more my kind of thing.
A guest? I don't know -- they panned one of my videos a while back in their blog, a bit uncharitably, and without doing much research to see if I'd actually said anything else about Sartre (which I had). They don't seem to have a lot of guests in the podcasts -- but if you want to suggest me to them, feel free.
Glad the videos have been helpful for you
This is really good. Thanks.
You're welcome! Glad you enjoyed it
Me as well -- and of entirely missing entire portions of the map of philosophy (not just eastern portions, but core western portions as well)
Thanks Greg. Well done.
You're welcome!
Great stuff! Thank you
You're welcome!
I always appreciate these lectures. Herbert Spenser also appeared in Alcoholics Anonymous. I am not sure of any relevance for this lecture, or if i'm just trying to impress. Here is a quote about it here:
Contempt prior to investigation
This quote first appeared in a story in the First Edition of Alcoholics Anonymous on page 380. The quote began the story "An Artist's Concept":
AN ARTIST'S CONCEPT
"There is a principle which is a bar against all information, which is proof against all arguments and which can not fail to keep a man in everlasting ignorance-that principle is contempt prior to investigation."
--HERBERT SPENCER
The story was dropped from subsequent editions and the quote was moved to appear at the end of Appendix II called "Spiritual Experience". This would be on page 570 in the Third Edition and on Page_____ in the Fourth Edition.
Spencer was a very widely known English philosopher, scientist, theologian during the 1800's. He was also among the creators of the field of sociology. He was among the greatest minds of Victorian England.
I love these, thanks. Very helpful. Content is great.
The lectures I have seen that have the best sound, the lecturer is wearing a lavalier. I think your sound might improve with one of these. Less tinny and without the background noise.
+Sev kin We've long since improved sound in more recent videos. No option to edit sound in RUclips once they're uploaded through. I'll actually be remastering all of the Existentialism videos later this year, and adding those in a new channel
Sorry, should have looked at the new ones. These will be very helpful to me along with Jordan Peterson and Corey Anton, Arthur Holmes, school of life and other youtube philosophy stars in making a serious stab at understanding....Really appreciate finding you.
You're very welcome -- and thank you! I'm a bit surprised to read, though that you're not able to study Nietzsche at your schools. He's pretty mainstream stuff these days
great video
thanks sir this is wonderful explanation
Glad that you found it useful.