Herd morality favors mediocrity and prevents the development of the higher type?

Question

this is from Neitzsche. would love to know ur opinions on this cuz i have a 3 on 3 debate tomorrow for a philosophy class. im supposed to support it which is harder i guess

Answer 1

I would support that hypothesis. If a person follows the herd mentality, participates in what is called groupthink, that person can never rise to greatness.
A good quote from Japan is:
"The nail that sticks up, is hammered down."
(http://www.bookmice.net/darkchilde/japan/jcult.html)
If we take a look at some of the important minds in history like Tesla or Edison or Einstein we see that all of them were a little.. strange. Eccentric. This is usually a label given by the "herd" or "group" to people who do not subscribe to the commonly held beliefs.
If these men had just gone along with herd mentality we would not be enjoying the level of prosperity that we do now.
HOWEVER that is MENTALITY
As for morality, the same rules do apply... to a point.
It's only by questioning why we do the things we do and by careful consideration of those answer that anything changes or advances.
A western example would be Marten Luther and Protestantism.
An eastern example would be Nichiren Daishonin and Sokagakai.

Answer 2

I do not agree with that at all, morality is the measurement of success in a person I believe, I think your having to support it will be tough, as morality drops so do hopes, dreams, caring for anything, thats a tough assignment you got, but maybe you will learn something, good Luck!!!