Beyond Good and Evil · Chapter
Chapter 63 explained
A brief aphorism defining the thorough teacher as one whose seriousness, including self-regard, is defined entirely in relation to their pupils.
What happens
A brief aphorism defining the thorough teacher as one whose seriousness, including self-regard, is defined entirely in relation to their pupils.
Themes in this chapter
Nobility and Order of Rank
Implies a relational hierarchy where the teacher's identity and value are derived from their role and duty to elevate the pupil.
Characters to notice
- The Narrator
Delivers the aphoristic observation on the nature of a teacher's seriousness.
Key passages
“He who is a thorough teacher takes things seriously—and even himself—only in relation to his pupils.”
A true teacher's sense of purpose and self-worth is measured solely by their impact on and responsibility to their students.
Defines the teacher's existential orientation as fundamentally relational and pedagogical.