In this episode of The Athan Yanos Show, host Athan Yanos is joined by returning guest William Hamilton, a master's philosophy student at KU Leuven. They discuss William's upcoming paper 'Affirming The Now: Nietzsche, Zen, and The Critique of Salvation.' The conversation delves deep into Nietzsche’s radical philosophy, his critique of Enlightenment rationality, and his concept of the eternal recurrence. The discussion also explores intriguing parallels with Zen Buddhism and highlights the differences in their critiques of salvation. Closing with thoughts on Nietzsche's and Kierkegaard's existential perspectives, this episode provides a rich examination of philosophy, spirituality, and the human condition.00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome00:44 Nietzsche's Influence and Radical Ideas04:54 Nietzsche's Life and Personal Struggles07:45 Nietzsche's Critique of Reason and Instincts24:14 Eternal Recurrence and Affirmation of Life28:58 Zen Buddhism and Nietzsche's Philosophy30:54 Exploring Emptiness and Contextual Truths32:01 Zen Buddhism and the Concept of No-Self36:00 Nietzsche's Eternal Recurrence and Joy37:26 Zen vs. Nietzsche: Joy and Self38:19 Zen Buddhism: Forgetting the Self44:40 Kierkegaard: Suffering and Faith47:21 Kierkegaard vs. Nietzsche: Subjectivity and Morality54:19 Zen Buddhism and Kierkegaard: Letting Go of the Self#philosophypodcast #nietzsche #buddhistphilosophy

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