Philosopher Babette Babich discusses the lasting influence of Nietzsche and how, if we dig into his work, he can help us live fully.
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This is an excerpt from the talk Creating the meaning of life.
Life, for many, is no longer seen to have ultimate meaning. But how can and should we live with this outlook? Join philosopher Babette Babich as she argues we should affirm life and all the suffering that comes with it, to create our own meaning in life in the spirit of Friedrich Nietzsche.
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Babette Babich is a trailblazing philosopher of technology and science. Renowned for her exploration of the philosophy, history, and sociology of science, Babich also works on the philosophy of digital media, poetry and art. Babich is a Professor of Philosophy at Fordham University, New York City.
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00:00 Introduction
00:20 Creating the meaning of life
01:20 Nietzsche’s broad appeal
03:18 Eternal return
06:20 How can we make things beautiful?
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