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On Nietzsche, On the Advantage and Disadvantage of History for Life (1874) From the Introduction by Peter Preuss (Hackett, 1980): Man, unlike animal, is self-conscious. He is aware that he is alive and that he must die. And because he is self-conscious he is not only aware of living, but of living well or badly.
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So I've read the first chapter of 'On the Advantage and Disadvantage of History for Life' and have some unanswered questions before I read on. I sort of understand what he wants to say but not precisely, because he doesn't even mention some things in it. I would really appreciate your help, thanks in advance.
Like, why exactly does historical education cause unhappines, what led him to this conclusion? (I know there were some bad things in the past, but why should my knowledge of them have such a bad influence?)
Why does he think unhistority is like an atmosphere, necessary for the forming of life? Why is it as important as historical education - for the health of the individual, the people, culture?
And what about the superhistorical? What does he even mean by that?
I'm so sorry if this are some bad (silly) questions, but I just don't seem to unerstand and the explanations I found so far are not making it easier for me. Again, thanks for your time.
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