Single Idea 14885

[catalogued under 1. Philosophy / D. Nature of Philosophy / 5. Aims of Philosophy / a. Philosophy as worldly]

Full Idea

The philosopher's product is his life (first, before his works). It is his work of art.

Gist of Idea

The first aim of a philosopher is a life, not some works

Source

Friedrich Nietzsche (Unpublished Notebooks 1872-74 [1873], 29 [205])

Book Reference

Nietzsche,Friedrich: 'Unpublished of 'Unfashionable Obs' period (v 11)', ed/tr. Gray,Richard T. [Stanford 1995], p.274

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