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title: "Friedrich Nietzsche - Become Superhuman"
tags: nietzsche philosophers existentialism literature-notes
date: 2020-12-12 14:34:46
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# Friedrich Nietzsche - Become Superhuman

# Friedrich Nietzsche - How To Become A Superhuman (Existentialism)

[Source](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_HF9npeC3uc)

Ubermen have mastery over their emotions, take joy in simply existing - and create above all else. They have victory over the "dragon"(culture and value that comes from society). Uberman creates their own values.

People go thru 3 metamorphosis before they become uberman...

## Camel

Strong spirit - takes on much load, goes on for long in lonely situations, survives a harsh life. Not many people can take this role - most prefer a easy life - follows the societal rules and moral codes - but they break it when convenient. Camel takes moral codes very seriously - they have integrity and honor. In Nietzsche's allegory these moral codes are seen as a dragon.

To understand your "dragon", make 2 lists
- All things that you consider good and bad
- List of all people that you admire
Find the common ground between them.

## Lion

Lion will be able to stand against the dragon. They take their own decisions - they make their own meaning independent of their environment. They are committed to their own freedom - committed to express their individuality at their fullest.

To make this transformation you need to have the courage to break the chains holding you...
- Tradition
- Religion
- Society

## Child

After existing moral and values are destroyed, comes the creation of new values. 

- No resentments
- Forgets the past to create a new present and bright future
- Continuously creates new values and live by them
- Don't try to impose their values on others.

To reach this state, you can't look for external approval - you have to find the joy within. Be confident, affirmative and creating - but in a permanent state of flux - ever changing and developing. don't fixate on a specific identity.

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#nietzsche #philosophers #existentialism #literature-notes