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Friedrich Nietzsche

4 essays where Friedrich Nietzsche sits on the council. Friedrich weighs in on ambition, self-deception, responsibility. Read what Friedrich would tell you.

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Career

When Is Ambition a Strength and When Is It a Trap?

Three thinkers on ambition as strength or trap. Nietzsche asks whether you are creating or consuming yourself. Simon warns about searching without stopping. Follett finds the third path.

Friedrich NietzscheHerbert SimonMary Parker Follettambitionself-deception

Ethics

What Do You Do When You've Benefited From an Injustice You Didn't Create?

Three thinkers on inherited benefit and moral obligation. Weil says attention is the beginning. Le Guin says freedom arrives welded to responsibility. Nietzsche asks who benefits from your guilt.

Simone WeilUrsula K. Le GuinFriedrich Nietzscheresponsibilityprivilege

Relationships

How Do You Know When to Stop Trying to Fix a Friendship?

Three thinkers disagree about when to let a friendship go. Emerson trusts the self. Nietzsche says growth demands honesty. Aurelius says duty isn't optional.

Ralph Waldo EmersonFriedrich NietzscheMarcus Aureliusfriendshiployalty

Ethics

Should I Tell the Truth If It Will Hurt Someone?

Three thinkers disagree about honesty and harm. Hannah Arendt defends the truth. Confucius defends the bond. Nietzsche asks what your honesty is really serving.

Hannah ArendtConfuciusFriedrich NietzscheHonestyIntegrityCourage

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Confucius Hannah Arendt Herbert Simon Marcus Aurelius Mary Parker Follett Ralph Waldo Emerson Simone Weil Ursula K. Le Guin Courage Honesty Integrity ambition friendship loyalty privilege responsibility self-deception

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