As one of my favorite philosophers currently, I aim to further explore Nietzsche and his moral philosophy, nihilism, Ressentiment, and his concept of the Will to Power which I believe will produce an intriguing and stimulating topic for philosophical discourse. Nietzsche's critique of conventional morality, especially his work on ressentiment and the genealogy of morals challenges foundational suppositions about morality, ethics, and human nature. Through examining Nietzsche's provocative beliefs and dabbling with various modern perspectives on ethics and existentialism, this paper hopes to illuminate the tenacious questions and issues about the concept of good and evil, social authenticity, and the role of individual & collective judgment in society. A better understanding of Nietzsche's philosophy offers not only a historical exploration of modern thought but also invites critical reflections on the complexities of moral dilemmas and the quest for meaning in a world increasingly characterized by existential uncertainty. Moreover, it could be interesting to have Schopenhauer as a second subject for discussion, comparing and evaluating his bleak and pessimistic philosophy with Nietzsche’s in order to illustrate central themes, similarities and differences, and how the two philosophers relate to each other. This subject topic encourages further dialogue and provokes a deeper comprehension of Nietzsche's relevance when facing contemporary ethical and existential challenges. While this is my general thinking at the moment, I am not yet fully satisfied with my proposal and I will definitely take the time to organize my notes and thoughts in the coming days. Who knows? Perhaps, I'll end up writing entirely on A. Schopenhauer. At least that way I can be confident I have a strong topic for discussion, as well as a detailed outline to act as a guide while I traverse the contents of this paper.
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