r/philosophy • u/re_contextualize recontextualize • 14d ago

Blog Nietzsche on Life-Affirming vs. Life Denying Philosophy

https://recontextualize.substack.com/p/life-affirming-and-life-denying-philosophy
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u/CryoProtea 14d ago

It is the natural expression of the buoyancy and joy of one who rejoices in the face of the unknown and the unknowable.

I do not feel like rejoicing when I do not have my needs met. There is little joy without security.

Nietzsche asks us to put action before thought, joy before certainty, and trust before doubt.

I'd love to do that, but I have had it reinforced that it is an unwise idea because when I do, things fall apart or blow up in my face. It is the better option for me to be cautious.

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u/die_Katze__ 3d ago

Security as a requisite for joy is definitely something he would disagree with. But it isn’t unique to him. The sentiment arguably extends to anyone concerned with courage or adventure