Nietzsche's autobiography "Look, This Man" delves into his growth and intellectual journey, emphasizing the importance of "Thus Speaks Zarathustra" as the greatest gift to humanity. This work not only had a profound impact on art and literature, but also shaped the discourse of modernity. Nietzsche regarded himself as a prophet of the new culture, and his works also inspired numerous philosophers in the field of philosophy. The inspiration for 'Thus Speaks Zarathustra' comes from Nietzsche's mysterious experience in nature, which is described as a revelation that emphasizes the distance between thought and the era. Nietzsche's writing process is full of critical experiences and ecstatic games. He explores new ways of philosophical expression, closely linking philosophy with aesthetics, music, and scenery. Through the themes of "roaming" and "scenery", this article reconstructs Nietzsche's concepts of "superman" and "earth", revealing the profound significance of "Thus Speaks Zarathustra" as a great gift.

The Eye of Zarathustra: High Altitude Scenery

This article delves into Nietzsche's concept of the "Eye of Zarathustra" mentioned in "The Wagner Event", which symbolizes Nietzsche's desire for a philosophical perspective to overlook human reality from a distant place. Zarathustra's eyes are closely related to the structure and opening scene of 'So Said', revealing the key starting point of Nietzsche's philosophical universe. Zarathustra's ascent and descent, seclusion in caves, and the world below the mountains constitute the two core stations of his ideological shaping, reflecting Nietzsche's "geomorphology" thought. The preface of Zarathustra depicts the appearance of this prophet in front of a cave on a high mountain, and the scene of his departure from his hometown at the age of thirty echoes the life of Jesus, demonstrating Nietzsche's satire on Christian history. At the same time, the caves of Zarathustra contrast with Plato's cave mythology, and Nietzsche's caves are the cradle of anti Platonic theory, providing a defense for the meaning of the earth. Zarathustra, as a philosophical "legislator," "educator," or "savior," will open up a new era, lay the foundation for new concepts of truth, and cultivate a new humanity - the "superhuman. The cave of Zarathustra is a symbol of his contemplative life, and during his ten years of seclusion, his soul underwent a drastic transformation. His decision implies separation and distance, and the moment of decision has a turning point significance, introducing the principles of event, rupture, and creativity. The silence of Zarathustra contrasts with the drama of his inner world, and he decides to give up the life of a contemplative and move towards the mundane world below. The morning glow symbolizes the birth and awakening of thoughts, foreshadowing the departure, journey, and future prospects. Nietzsche's requisition of natural time established a lofty time scale for world history, and the sunrise and high mountains constructed extraordinary temporal and spatial coordinates. The Eye of Zarathustra is not only a top-down gaze cast from a high place, but also a scrutiny and observation of the present from the perspective of future time. Zarathustra is a philosopher and a viewer of all things. His gaze delves deep into the foundations and backgrounds of the world, visualizing hidden forces and events.

Zarathustra's Roaming: Oceans and Infinite Voyages

Through the wandering experience of Zarathustra, the dual meanings of internal changes in the individual's soul and external spatial transformation are explored. Zarathustra's philosophical contemplative nature contrasts with his thirst for dialogue and friendship, and he sees wandering as a way to test the effectiveness of ideas, imbuing 'So Said' with the characteristics of a 'cultivation novel'. In his travels, Zarathustra's world gained historical significance, activated the war between history and truth, and demonstrated the embodiment of Nietzsche's philosophical spirit.

Great style

In the "Great Style" chapter of "The Eye of Zarathustra," Nietzsche's aesthetic of writing and the landscape characteristics perceived by the "Eye of Zarathustra" are deeply explored. Nietzsche set a high threshold for understanding his ideas in "The Antichrist," including mountain life, courage to face taboos, ears for new music, eyes for distant lands, and the will to pursue a great style of economy. Heidegger believed that Nietzsche's "great style" embodies contempt for the fleeting beauty of small things and a sense of rare and enduring things, shining with the highest sense of power, which helps art set new scales and values for human existence. Habermas noted that the will to power has aesthetic attributes and is a will that pursues simplification, masks, and superficiality.