110: Nietzsche Contra Peterson - Yes, We Can Create Values

This podcast episode critiques Jordan Peterson's interpretation of Nietzsche's concept of "values creation." The speaker first presents Peterson's claims, then offers a counter-argument by extensively quoting Nietzsche's works, arguing that Peterson misunderstands Nietzsche's definition of "values" and the process of their creation. The speaker refutes Peterson's three main objections to Nietzsche's project, highlighting that Nietzsche views values creation as a natural, physiological process involving power struggles rather than individual, rational choices. A key takeaway is that Nietzsche sees values creation as a re-evaluation of existing values, a process that has occurred repeatedly throughout history, not as a novel task for the future. The speaker concludes that Peterson's interpretation is a misreading, ultimately promoting a return to traditional values rather than engaging with Nietzsche's critique of them.