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junior44660today at 3:59 PM2 repliesview on HN

But Nietzsche has more impact on minds of people. In 100 years I am sure Bronze Age Pervert will be seen as more influential than some random philosophist from random university.


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phainopepla2today at 4:06 PM

I think he's probably seen as more influential now, given that it's widely believed that he's been read by nearly all of the young staffers in the Trump admin.

(Hate to have to add this caveat and acquiesce to the Reddit-ification of HN, but: caveat lector, the above statement is not an endorsement)

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chermitoday at 4:22 PM

I'm not sure I understand your point? Are you trying to equate the two without saying it directly?

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