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Single Idea 4424

[from 'Ecce Homo' by Friedrich Nietzsche, in 1. Philosophy / D. Nature of Philosophy / 1. Philosophy ]

Full Idea

A warlike philosopher challenges problems to single combat.

Gist of Idea

A warlike philosopher challenges problems to single combat

Source

Friedrich Nietzsche (Ecce Homo [1889], Wise §7)

Book Reference

Nietzsche,Friedrich: 'On the Genealogy of Morals/ Ecce Homo', ed/tr. Kaufmann,Walter [Vintage 1969], p.232


A Reaction

And what do pacifist philosophers do? It is a moot point whether philosophy is even possible without a streak of aggression. Otherwise you circle the problem, but don't confront it.