Nietzsche and Thucydides: Unraveling Moral Objectivity

This chapter explores Nietzsche's views on moral objectivity through Thucydides' historical lens. It highlights how Thucydides sheds light on the motivations of the Athenians during the Peloponnesian War by sidelining moral judgments, demonstrating the complexity of power dynamics. The discussion further integrates philosophical examinations of objectivity from figures like Plato and Aristotle, culminating in a nuanced understanding of historical narratives and morality.