This podcast episode delves into the concepts of guilt, reactive knowledge, and societal standards through the lens of Deleuze's exploration of Nietzsche's philosophy. The hosts discuss topics such as the parable of the prodigal son, feelings of failure and self-blame, Deleuze's advocacy for stoicism, nihilism and perspectivism, the concept of God, and Nietzsche's concept of the Overman.
The podcast explores the limitations of moral worldviews and the dangers of reactive nihilism in understanding life's occurrences.
Reactive forces born out of utility and the propagation of gain are analyzed, highlighting the conflict with the reevaluation of values and the need for a new way of feeling, thinking, and evaluating.
Deep dives
The Non-Essence of Reactive Forces
Reactive forces are examined, characterized by negativity, blame, and resentment. This is seen in the story of Job, where his neighbors attribute his suffering to his own wrongdoing, representing a reactive mindset. The climax of the story reveals Job's resistance to accepting this blame and the limitations of moral worldviews when understanding life's occurrences. The podcast delves into the notion of active forces and how the pursuit of knowledge can be a form of reactivity, as it aims to master the unknown and ward off anxiety. The dangers of reactive nihilism are also explored, narrowing down to passive nihilism as the ultimate form, where one rejects any engagement with the world and renounces desire. The summary underscores how these insights contribute to Nietzsche's philosophy and the concept of the overman.
The Ethical Dilemma of Resentment
Resentment and bad conscience are analyzed as forms of reactive forces born out of utility and the propagation of gain. Slavery and morality are linked to societal and theological systems that uphold profit as the ultimate good. The summary highlights the conflict between utility and the reevaluation of values, with Nietzsche's critique focusing on the insufficiency of reactive forces and their inability to explain the origin of things. The podcast distinguishes between the reactive man and the dynamism of the overman, emphasizing the need for a new way of feeling, thinking, and evaluating that goes beyond mere reversals or inversions. Nietzsche's rejection of the self-preservation instincts of reactive forces is explored, shedding light on the paradoxical nature of guilt and the value of being worthy in the face of existence.
Nietzsche and Sterner's Radical Critique
The podcast presents Surner's egoism as a radical critique of dialectics and reappropriation. The ego is viewed as an active force, challenging the fixed ideas and values of society. Nietzsche's concept of the overman is contrasted with Surner's egoism, highlighting the affirmative nature of Nietzsche's philosophy. The importance of active destruction and the possibility of new creation is emphasized, alongside the rejection of abstract transpositions and dialectical reversals. The summary concludes by noting the potential influence of Surner on Nietzsche's thinking and their shared critique of reactive forces.
Part 2 of a two part series on Deleuze’s monograph on Nietzsche, Nietzsche and Philosophy. This episode will cover chapter 4 through the end of the book.
Part One:
https://soundcloud.com/podcast-co-coopercherry/deleuze-nietzsche-and-philosophy-pt-1?si=9cfb13b906bd45d6bab147d5689a2869&utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharing
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