Single Idea 2892

[catalogued under 1. Philosophy / E. Nature of Metaphysics / 3. Metaphysical Systems]

Full Idea

I mistrust all systematizers and avoid them. The will to system is a lack of integrity.

Gist of Idea

Wanting a system in philosophy is a lack of integrity

Source

Friedrich Nietzsche (Twilight of the Idols [1889], Maxim 26)

Book Reference

Nietzsche,Friedrich: 'Twilight of the Idols and The Anti-Christ', ed/tr. Hollingdale,R.J. [Penguin 1972], p.25

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