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As a general principle I agree though I would go a step further and encourage more humility when a particular concept evokes a visceral emotional response. That could be a sign that it the product of the times you yourself are living in.

I take issue with Nietzsche's skepticism and derision of democracy but I'm willing to entertain his arguments and perspective. Carl Jung put forth a theory in his Psychological Types that Nietzsche's particular views on democracy were a reaction to his particular historical circumstances which makes sense to me.



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