• The Truth Will Set You Free: Nietzsche vs. St. John

  • Nov 13 2024
  • Length: 48 mins
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The Truth Will Set You Free: Nietzsche vs. St. John

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  • I explore Nietzsche's critique of Christianity in The Genealogy of Morals, and specifically how it stands against what we find in the New Testament, especially the Gospel of John. Nietzsche’s understanding of Christian belief as naive and slavish is inconsistent with the sophisticated epistemology presented by John. I discuss the pursuit of truth, the function of miracles, and the essence of sin according to John. Christ seems to be advocating for the pursuit of truth, not some kind of naive, blind faith. Nietzsche’s accusations against Christianity just don't hold up, and probably reflect his own personal struggles with resentment.

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    • (00:00) - Nietzsche vs. John
    • (02:28) - Introduction
    • (05:27) - Nietzsche's Critique of Christianity
    • (09:42) - Christ on Truth and Belief in John
    • (20:06) - The Rationality of Christianity
    • (26:36) - Knowledge and Ethics
    • (31:41) - Nietzsche's Critique of Truth
    • (36:02) - Truth and Freedom
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