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Conversations in Philosophy: 'Schopenhauer as Educator' by Friedrich Nietzsche

In this episode, Jonathan and James discuss Friedrich Nietzsche’s 1874 essay 'Schopenhauer as Educator' and the collection 'Untimely Meditations'. They examine Nietzsche's critique of the ethos of his age, including the state, science, education, and the pursuit of success.

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