There are many things in life that are not concrete and are constantly changing, and from this arise different points of view and ideas about these things. Everyone is different and expresses different opinions on things that are considered fixed. In Aphorism 124 (On the Horizon of Infinity), Nietzsche tries to convey this idea of discovering different perspectives around our surroundings, unlike the general consensus of seeing the world as a fixed object/idea. Through Nietzsche's Aphorism 127 I will delve into Nietzsche's idea of fluidity, comparing Nietzsche's vision with some of Aristotle's visions. First, Nietzsche emulates his ideas by elaborating them with the use of figurative language, instead of using the literal sense to emphasize the idea of a different frame. For example, when viewing art and poetry, each person will interpret it differently through their own experiences or knowledge, and Nietzsche understands this and uses it to better exemplify his Aphorism. Aristotle uses a more systematic approach to make his points and is lacking in the "artistic" department. In Aphorism 124 (On the Horizon of Infinity), Nietzsche uses symbolism to further advance and present his picture of society's representation of the world. . This idea of the earth being burned is not meant literally, but metaphorically speaking with the thought in mind that people are moving forward without actually thinking that they are leaving things behind. It seems like people go through life without truly being conscious, almost as if they go through the motions and don't really realize where they are in the world. Nietzsche further states that "[the ocean] does not always roar, and sometimes lies stretched like silk and gold and reveries of grace... in the middle of the paper... understanding that is a crucial part" to Nietzsche's own beliefs: arriving to our conclusions, to think, to believe in what is real, and to understand where we are in relation to the world. While reading this Aphorism I couldn't help but think about this idea of authenticity in our moral opinions. We have based many of our moral ideas on things that were put forward and set in motion before we were able to draw our own conclusions about an idea. Many people transmit ideas and conceptions from what others think, we understand the world based on what we are told; therefore, the perspectives we have really come from the right frame of mind. As I said before, people have many interpretations of what something means, and I think people should continue to become more aware of their surroundings and form authentic experiences and ethical opinions by doing just that..
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