On Truth and Lies in a Nonmoral Sense
Book • 2012
On Truth and Lies in a Nonmoral Sense is an essay that explores the human creation of language and knowledge.
Nietzsche argues that truth is a human construct, a collection of metaphors and illusions that have been solidified through social convention.
He examines how language, initially created to facilitate communication, becomes a tool for deception and self-deception.
The essay challenges the idea of objective truth, suggesting that human knowledge is inherently subjective and shaped by our limited perspectives.
The work reflects Nietzsche's broader critique of traditional philosophy and his emphasis on the role of interpretation and perspective in understanding the world.
Nietzsche argues that truth is a human construct, a collection of metaphors and illusions that have been solidified through social convention.
He examines how language, initially created to facilitate communication, becomes a tool for deception and self-deception.
The essay challenges the idea of objective truth, suggesting that human knowledge is inherently subjective and shaped by our limited perspectives.
The work reflects Nietzsche's broader critique of traditional philosophy and his emphasis on the role of interpretation and perspective in understanding the world.
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