Overheard in a discussion.

The German philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche (1844-1900) is quoted as saying

"There are no facts, only interpretations."

What are your thoughts on this?

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SteelHands · 61-69, M

Neitche was a master of the oxymoron. His statement of fact was contradicting itself.

onrealityofdreams · M

@SteelHands It is for that reason I find it an intriguing statement.

SteelHands · 61-69, M

@onrealityofdreams It was a time in history for pragmatists to easily point out paradoxes. He's classified as a modern philosopher because the ones around today haven't actually covered that ground well enough to realize that he was just performing verbal acrobatics, I assume.

I might be incorrect in my assumptions but I assume many assumptions were presumed in the first place.

onrealityofdreams · M

@SteelHands It is my opinion you have a valid observation.

SteelHands · 61-69, M

@onrealityofdreams Yup. I'd be praised to be referred to a Alfred E Newman like. .. alright.