After reviewing Nietzche's Twilight of the Idols and studying further research, I have come to find that some of his criticisms of the values and philosophy of Socrates and Plato are valid, however, I believe some may be a bit of a stretch because they simply do not he liked their philosophical views and rejects any attempt to create a philosophical system. He says that the desire to create a system reflects a lack of integrity on the part of the philosopher. Socrates believes that one must follow reason to maintain the virtuous soul which keeps the soul in good condition. The soul then goes to Hades where it is truly happy and free. For him, self-knowledge is a virtue and is obtained through knowledge itself. Nietzsche says that there is no basis for the idea of reason with virtue or virtue with happiness. Nietzche believes that no one can judge what is a life well lived and a life poor until he dies because if they live, they cannot fully reflect and see how they lived. I believe this is invalid. Maybe this belief comes from religion, but why can't you evaluate how you currently live based on your beliefs and actions? If you believe in good values, but do wrong actions, you are living more of a poor life than a good one. If you believe in the wrong values, but do the right thing, you would live a better life. In the reading, it is explained that Socrates is rich, educated, has a high and honored status, but Socrates believes that all of this is useless, harmful, and harmful to the soul. The soul is all that matters because it is eternal. When he was on death row, he didn't really fight to save his life. He knows his potential and refuses to take control and live up to it. He really doesn't care if he dies and is willing to throw away the paper... to get revenge on others, especially if those who were stronger have wronged them. An example of the modern slave mentality would be Christianity. Many of the morals and values they live by are humbling, forgiving, and based on the true intention of their heart. So yes, I believe that, to some extent, criticism of Nietzche is still relevant in today's world. The only way Nietzche has truly influenced or challenged my beliefs is by living my life to the fullest. It reminded me to be more self-aware and take control of my potential and opportunities. It hasn't changed my views on God or after-death. I do not believe that we have killed God and that we can determine the value of our lives as we live them. I don't believe my Christian values make me weak and that personal power is essential. However, it has broadened my view on building and testing the will to power.
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