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Intro to Nietzsche

“How to philosophize with a hammer”

2026

1 season

8 episodes

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In Introduction to Nietzsche, an eight-hour course, Dr. Peterson embarks on a deep exploration of the life, philosophy, and enduring influence of Friedrich Nietzsche. Set against the backdrop of the late 19th century, we examine how Nietzsche's ideas challenged traditional moral and philosophical foundations, paving the way for new perspectives on the human condition. The course delves into key concepts such as the will to power, the critique of truth and morality, and the affirmation of life in the face of nihilism, while also exploring Nietzsche's complex relationship with religion, academia, and the works of other thinkers. Ultimately, we are invited to confront uncomfortable realities, embrace necessary struggles, and cultivate the courage and gratitude needed to realize our full potential.

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Seasons

1.Philosophical Foundations
10-05-202643m
In this introductory lecture, we delve into the life and philosophy of Friedrich Nietzsche, with Dr. Jordan Peterson, exploring his profound impact on Western thought and his uniqu...
2.Nietzsche and Dostoevsky
10-05-202673m
In lecture two, we look at the life and thought of Friedrich Nietzsche, exploring his influential ideas on perspectivism, the critique of morality, and the affirmation of life in t...
3.Questioning Truth
10-05-202665m
In lecture three, we begin our study of Nietzsche's Beyond Good and Evil, examining his aphoristic and ironic writing style as he questions the fundamental assumptions underlying t...
4.Challenging Morality
10-05-202657m
In lecture four, we investigate Nietzsche's provocative ideas in Beyond Good and Evil, exploring his challenges to traditional notions of truth, morality, and the nature of philoso...
5.The Will to Power
10-05-202659m
In lecture five, we delve into Nietzsche's critique of the axiomatic presuppositions underlying human thought and the notion of the "I" as the source of thinking. We explore Nietzs...
6.Courageous Trust
10-05-202670m
In lecture six, we dive further into Nietzsche's philosophy, exploring the concept of the will to power and its implications for understanding human nature and morality. Dr. Peters...
7.Embracing Struggle
10-05-202656m
In lecture seven, we navigate Nietzsche's critique of the modern philosophical and societal tendency to prioritize security, comfort, and the abolition of suffering above all else....
8.Views on Christianity
10-05-202675m
In this eighth and final lecture, Dr. Peterson delves into Nietzsche's critique of Christianity and slave morality, exploring the philosopher's complex views on religion, power, an...