Are young people suitable for Nietzsche? A little reflection on the study of philosophy

Many people say that Nietzsche's book affirms the tragic worldview of ancient Greece and refutes the Socratic scientific optimism inherited from modern times. Try to read as little as possible, because it is difficult to understand, and it is easy to generate pessimism and affect readers, so it is not recommended for young people to read.

However, a true Nietzschean "believer" is not like that. Their belief is more inclined to what the world calls positive pessimism, which is idealism that draws strength from a miserable world, rather than decadence.

Whether you can read Nietzsche's books depends on the reader's experience and ability to understand empathy, as well as his personality and experience.

If you also have this feeling: "A good philosophy book is actually a collection of your original thoughts. You agree with the views in it. The book just records it systematically."

So go ahead, let's look at Nietzsche's own account.

"Under the trigger of things, you draw the corresponding things from yourself. Therefore, you don't have to bother to find things with rich contents, but to enrich yourself. This is the best way to improve your ability, and it is also a life. A more fulfilling recipe."

- Nietzsche, "The Happy Knowledge"

Philosophy cannot be learned. It is not a scientific discipline, nor is it a simple summary of experience. It is not something that can be seen by reading books. It must be felt outwardly and learned in nature.

If I had to say it would be: "If you want to learn philosophy well, go live."

Life here is not about survival, but about experiencing things thoughtfully, giving feedback and summarizing, and improving one's cognitive level.

It is also confirmed in The Count of Monte Cristo:

"Human knowledge is very limited, and after I teach you mathematics, physics, history, and the three or four modern languages I speak, you have everything I know; however, for all this knowledge, I need about two Years are taken out of my head and put into yours."

"Two years!" said Dantès. "You think I can learn all these things in two years?"

"If you want to talk about application, it's not enough. If you want to talk about principles, it works. Learning doesn't mean knowing. There are two types of people who are practical and those who can think: memory creates the former, and philosophy creates the latter."

"Can't you study philosophy?"

"Philosophy cannot be learned; philosophy is the sum of acquired knowledge applied by geniuses; philosophy is the splendid cloud underfoot when Christ ascended into heaven." - The Count of Monte Cristo

Let's look at Nietzsche again.

We are not people who bury our heads in books and generate ideas from books. Our habit is to think, walk, jump, climb, and dance outdoors, preferably in the silence of the mountains, or right by the sea. In these places, even the trails appear contemplative. As for the value of books, people and music, we start by asking: "Can it walk? Can it dance?"

- Nietzsche, "The Happy Knowledge"

In the face of masters, young people, look to nature to find strength.