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In this video, I talk about Friedrich Nietzsche, Ecce Homo, skepticism, certainty, uncertainty, doubt, learning, truth, knowledge, and freedom.
In Ancient Greece, at the Temple of Apollo, three maxims of critical importance were inscribed. And one of these three, the one I’m most interested in at the moment, read, “certainty brings ruin.” And in Ecce Homo, Nietzsche wrote, “It is not doubt, it is certainty which makes mad…But to feel in this way one must be profound, abyss, philosopher…We all fear truth…” Even Socrates said that all he knew was that he didn’t know. So it seems that the wise are united in at least one quality: they refuse to be certain.
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Watch “Nietzsche - Challenge Yourself, Learn the Truth”: youtube.com/watch?v=oliYCeolq5U
WISDOM WEDNESDAY. Every week, you’ll get five powerful quotes from timeless thinkers (combined with some original insight): freedominthought.com/newsletter
ABOUT THE VIDEO
_
In this video, I talk about Friedrich Nietzsche, Ecce Homo, skepticism, certainty, uncertainty, doubt, learning, truth, knowledge, and freedom.
In Ancient Greece, at the Temple of Apollo, three maxims of critical importance were inscribed. And one of these three, the one I’m most interested in at the moment, read, “certainty brings ruin.” And in Ecce Homo, Nietzsche wrote, “It is not doubt, it is certainty which makes mad…But to feel in this way one must be profound, abyss, philosopher…We all fear truth…” Even Socrates said that all he knew was that he didn’t know. So it seems that the wise are united in at least one quality: they refuse to be certain.
OUR COURSES
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Coming soon. Sign up to my newsletter to be notified when they release.
OUR MERCH
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Coming soon. Sign up to my newsletter to be notified when they release.
OUR BOOKS
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Follow No One comes out December 2022. Sign up to my newsletter to receive an e-mail when it comes out and read exclusive essays from the book: bit.ly/3mu7VGM
OUR FAVOURITE TOOLS
_
Shortform. The best non-fiction book summaries (unlimited access for 5 days and 20% off an annual subscription when you use my link): bit.ly/3bmSXwy
Adobe. The software I use to make my videos:
Epidemic Sound. Where I get my music: bit.ly/3FrStmh
RELATED VIDEOS
_
Practical Philosophy Playlist: youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5faAYlGYYoF7rgKH4oo_B81n4wE1n2xP
CONNECT WITH US
_
Instagram: instagram.com/freedomintht
Twitter: twitter.com/freedomintht
CONNECT WITH ME
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Instagram: instagram.com/justintht
Twitter: twitter.com/justintht
Personal Youtube: bit.ly/32rJ9QB
PODCAST
_
Freedom in Thought Podcast: bit.ly/3mS76YT
FURTHER READING
_
Ecce Homo by Friedrich Nietzsche
NOTES
_
(1) Videos are just my opinion, for entertainment and informational purposes. Just some things to think about—not advice.
(2) Some of the links in the description are affiliate links which I get a kickback from—at no extra cost to you.
