In Genealogy of Morals, Nietzsche differentiates between what he calls "the morality of slaves" and "the morality of masters." The big difference is that "slaves" harbor/cultivate ressentiment. His term "blonde beasts" refers to "noble men" / "barbarians," those groups he identifies as good examples of those who have practiced "master morality."
"Masters" or "barbarians" (in the Nietzschean sense) are noble men, and are "naturally happy," although they do see themselves as very much above "slave" peoples. These "noble" groups are usually respectful and subdued, but often, especially among strangers, they become little more than beasts-- "blonde beasts," as Nietzsche calls them.
"Blonde" here is a reference to lions rather than to hair color, as Nietzsche bestows this name not only on Vikings and Goths, but also on Arab and Japanese nobility.
2006-06-29 05:17:39
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