The Genealogy of Morals · Character
Heracleitus
Pre-Socratic philosopher whose doctrine of flux is contrasted with ascetic denial of becoming.
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First appearance: first essay
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Referenced as the philosopher who spoke of the 'big baby' (Zeus or Chance) to describe the cosmic drama of human development.
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