Will to Power: The Philosophy of Friedrich Nietzsche, by Kathleen Marie Higgins, Robert C. Solomon

In this video, two distinguished philosophers—Robert C. Solomon and Kathleen Marie Higgins—deliver powerful lectures on the philosophy of Friedrich Nietzsche, focusing on one of his most provocative works, On the Genealogy of Morals. Nietzsche’s Genealogy is an exploration of the hidden psychological and historical origins of morality. In these classic lectures, Solomon and Higgins explain Nietzsche’s famous distinction between Master Morality and Slave Morality, and how feelings of resentment (ressentiment) shape moral systems. Why do societies begin to praise humility, meekness, and obedience? Why do revenge and justice become morally intertwined? And how did resentment transform the values of entire civilizations? These lectures unpack Nietzsche’s radical argument that many moral values arise not from strength but from the psychology of the weak—who transform their powerlessness into moral virtue. Through clear examples and philosophical insight, Solomon and Higgins guide listeners through Nietzsche’s critique of morality, his analysis of revenge and justice, and his enduring influence on modern thought. This audio presentation is ideal for students of philosophy, anyone interested in Nietzsche, and those exploring the deeper origins of morality, power, and human values. Hashtags #Nietzsche #GenealogyOfMorals #MasterSlaveMorality #Ressentiment #PhilosophyLecture #RobertSolomon #KathleenHiggins #NietzschePhilosophy #PhilosophyExplained #WillToPower #MoralPhilosophy #PhilosophyAudiobook #ContinentalPhilosophy #PhilosophyStudents #NietzscheGenealogy