The problem with the weak person's rationalization of slave morality is that it is not entirely convincing—a smart weakling never quite manages to fully convince themselves, and the internal contradiction causes psychological damage.

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sure but of course nature says it's a rationalization and a smart weakling is never quite going to convince himself of it and that will do damage inside meanwhile the strong will be laughing at him

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Stephen Hicks: Nietzsche Perfectly Forecasts the Postmodernist LeftPhilosophyInsights
Created: 8/10/2026, 10:26:49 PM

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