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[from 'The Will to Power (notebooks)' by Friedrich Nietzsche, in 11. Knowledge Aims / A. Knowledge / 4. Belief / c. Aim of beliefs ]

Full Idea

Every belief is a considering-something-true.

Gist of Idea

Every belief is a considering-something-true

Source

Friedrich Nietzsche (The Will to Power (notebooks) [1888], §015)

Book Reference

Nietzsche,Friedrich: 'The Will to Power', ed/tr. Kaufmann,W /Hollingdate,R [Vintage 1968], p.14


A Reaction

This is correct, I think, but a little perplexing coming from Nietzsche, who seems to deny objective truth. Presumably we should follow instinct, rather than 'belief'.