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by ThePrognosticAgnostic on October 16th, 2008

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Tolstoy: "Nietzsche was stupid and abnormal." What are your thoughts on this philosopher, genius, or stupid and abnormal, and why?

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  • by RangerKnight1 on November 25th, 2011

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    I think this quote needs to be read in full to be understood.
    On face value, it would appear that Tolstoy was insulting Nietzsche, and disapproved of his ideas. But having read the full extent of the quote, ''Nietzsche was stupid and abnormal, except he was also immensely brilliant! Stupid and abnormal for allowing himself to reach insanity and brilliant for obvious reasons. '' It would appear that Tolstoy had an entirely different opinion. Brilliant for his ideas and impact, 'stupid' and 'abnormal' for having wasted himself.

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