

114: Martin Heidegger, pt 2 - The Will to Power as Art
Jun 10, 2025
Dive into the complexities of Nietzsche's 'will to power,' revealing it as a multifaceted force shaped by emotions. Discover how this concept intertwines with art, showcasing artists as powerful figures of self-overcoming. Explore the philosophical tensions between art and truth, influenced by Plato, and understand how perspective plays a crucial role in existence and creativity. This thought-provoking discussion sheds new light on how Nietzsche and Heidegger view the connections between power, artistry, and philosophy.
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Will to Power as Self-Willing
- Nietzsche's "will to power" is not a monistic force aimed at a universal goal called power.
- Willing is self-willing, a resolute openness pushing beyond oneself, with power clarifying the essence of will itself.
Multiplicity of Will
- There is no unified concept of "will"; willing appears as multiple, often contradictory phenomena.
- Nietzsche's relativism arises from the relational and perspectival nature of will to power.
Relational Nature of Will
- Will to power always involves interpretation and is relative to who wills and what is willed.
- It is a relational determination, not an absolute striving for a fixed form of power.