The ‘Dekadent’ Distinctive in Nietzsche’s Amoral Philosophy and its Consequences for Nigerian Youths

Abstract

This paper briefly examines Nietzsche‟s conception of „dekadent‟ (decadent) and its implications for the youths in the Nigerian context. Fredrick Nietzsche was a German philosopher who was a strong proponent of moral ideology that stands in opposition against all pro-moral philosophies and the Christian morality in particular. He encourages super stars and demy-gods‟ lifestyles in his conception of moral decadence and his philosophy are highly regarded in scholarship as a strong foundational basis on which the postmodern moral ideology heavily rests. Nietzsche‟s philosophy on moral decadence advocates a dethronement of cultural, religious and ethical-moral structure of the society in favour of the enthronement of self. Nietzsche‟ conception of „dekadent‟ majorly has negative consequences on the youths. More so, that philosophy is the bedrock on which the foundation of post modernity rests.