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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 Ref
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.