The Nietzschean Book Club is Back - Are You?

Zarathustra is speaking. Can you hear his call?

We’re back and we’re walking the tightrope. Get ready for another Nietzschean Book Club here at The Cultural Futurist. Last time, we discussed Twilight of the Idols, a classic title in which Nietzsche smashed false doctrines and idols with a hammer, sharing his life-affirming philosophy as he blasted the lies of universal morality. We discussed Nietzsche’s beef with Socrates and how he believed mankind had become weak in its pursuit of “progress.”

This time, we'll be discussing Thus Spoke Zarathustra, the first of Nietzsche’s books that I ever picked up. It was my gateway drug to becoming who I am today. Thus Spoke Zarathustra introduced us to the concept of the Übermensch. It became a Bible for freethinkers throughout history, its brutal and beautiful poetry remaining with us to this day. If you don't have a physical copy, you can find yourself a digital copy here.

This is a book club for vitalists who see beyond the mundane and lead their own way, even in the most difficult of times. This is not some networking event and we are not interested in hearing about your views on celebrity culture or political media. Of course any of you celebrities and politicians in my audience are welcome to attend, as long as Nietzsche speaks to you in a way that ignites the fire in your soul. Simply do not talk about your tabloids at the book club. As long as you’re a freethinker who can stand alone through the test of time, you are welcome to join us. No slave moralists allowed. Do not show me resentment for keeping the rabble out.

If you’ve ever felt like you’re the only person who knows what it’s like to think in a very certain way, Thus Spoke Zarathustra will bring you home. You may need to embark on a difficult journey, but who wants things to be easy when easy things are for dull and unfortunate cowards? Let us triumph through our struggles and discuss what it means to be alive in an era that is finally starting to awaken. At least a little bit, I mean! You don’t need to be a scholar of Nietzsche to attend. It’s fine if you haven’t read any of his books, as long as you’re ready to learn. There are 5 books discussed in this series, and their order is as follows:

1. The Birth of Tragedy

2. Twilight of the Idols

3. Thus Spoke Zarathustra [you are here]

4. Beyond Good and Evil

5. On the Genealogy of Morals

This will give everyone the opportunity to digest these books rather than skim through them like dilettantes. This selection of books does not mean that other works of Nietzsche are off-limits. It simply means that Thus Spoke Zarathustra will be our main focus for this particular event. Get ready to transcend the herd mentality and walk the tightrope toward a higher species. It’s the next step of human evolution and it’s not taking place in Silicon Valley. It’s taking place at The Cultural Futurist.

I’m offering a 40% off Lifetime Discount to anyone who joins The Cultural Futurist as a paid subscriber for the rest of this month. Why? I want to you enjoy the pleasures of my community, even if you’re a temporarily embarrassed aristocrat. You’ll be able to take part in my book clubs—starting with this one—and attend my salons. You’ll even be able to join my private group chat and view all of my locked posts. What are you waiting for?

This Nietzschean Book Club will take place on February 22nd @ 4 PM EST. If you become a paid subscriber you’ll see the Zoom link under the cut. If you’re already a paid subscriber, you’re one of the select few. I’m looking forward to seeing you soon, even if you just want to come hang out. What matters is that you’re a freethinker who is on the level. It’s our time now. Don’t miss it.

Zoom link under the cut: