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Gilles Deleuze's 'Nietzsche & Philosophy': Chapter 2, "Active and Reactive" and Hierarchy
Sep 30, 2023
French philosopher Gilles Deleuze discusses concepts from his text 'Nietzsche & Philosophy', including resentment, active and reactive forces, and hierarchy. They explore the transformative potential of reactive forces and the challenges of thinking in terms of individuals. The chapter also delves into the politics of becoming and the transformation of values within hierarchical systems.
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- Hierarchy in Nietzschean philosophy encompasses both an order of rank determining values and oppressive power dynamics.
- The concept of active and reactive forces challenges a simplistic understanding of hierarchy and opens up new perspectives.
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Hierarchy and Values in Nietzsche and Deleuze
Hierarchy plays a significant role in Nietzschean philosophy, as discussed in Deleuze's interpretation. However, it is crucial to understand the nuanced ways in which hierarchy is understood within this context. Deleuze distinguishes between two senses of hierarchy: one that pertains to an order of rank determining values, and one that is associated with oppressive power dynamics. The understanding of hierarchy as an order of rank is unavoidable in any system of values, even in a socialist vision that assigns moral importance to certain views and attitudes. On the other hand, oppressive power hierarchies that perpetuate inequalities and exploitation are actively challenged within the Nietzschean framework. By acknowledging power asymmetries and resisting unjust forms of dominations, Nietzsche's philosophy promotes a nuanced understanding of hierarchy that encompasses both the positive role it plays in value determination and the necessity to oppose unjust power dynamics.
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