Parent Guide > On the Doctrine of the Feeling of Power
Welcome to the parent guide for this text! Read below to find out about what your child is reading in class and how you can support him/her at home.
This week in class, we’re reading "On the Doctrine of the Feeling of Power" by Friedrich Nietzsche.
Friedrich Nietzsche (1844-1900) was a German philosopher whose work has greatly influenced Western modern philosophy. This passage discusses Nietzsche's concept of the "will to power" (German: der Wille zur Macht), the main desire and driving force in humans.
As we read, we will be discussing the theme of Power & Greed as it relates to the text. We are trying to answer this big question :
"How does power corrupt?"
Ways to support your child:
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Ask your child about this philosophy article at home:
- What was "On the Doctrine of the Feeling of Power" about?
- What did you learn about Power & Greed?
- Watch the following clips with your child at home: