Single Idea 20235

[catalogued under 3. Truth / A. Truth Problems / 4. Uses of Truth]

Full Idea

Even that nose for truth, which is, at bottom, the nose for safety, human beings have in common with animals.

Gist of Idea

Like animals, we seek truth because we want safety

Source

Friedrich Nietzsche (Dawn (Daybreak) [1881], 026)

Book Reference

Nietzsche,Friedrich: 'Dawn (Daybreak) (v 5)', ed/tr. Smith, Brittain [Stanford 2011], p.24


A Reaction

After Darwin, Nietzsche immediately saw that we need an account of humanity which is continuous with animals. The first step to physical security is ascertaining the physical facts. This idea rings true.