Theory & Philosophy What is the Will to Power? | Friedrich Nietzsche | Keyword
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Oct 20, 2021 AI Snips
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Will to Truth vs. Power
- Nietzsche challenges the 'will to truth' pursued by philosophers like Kant and dogmatists.
- He argues 'truth' is often used to justify beliefs and control people, not for objective understanding.
Will to Power
- Nietzsche introduces the 'will to power' as the true driving force of human activity.
- It's not a universal will but a personal desire to impose one's will on the world and self.
Internal and External Conflict
- Individuals are comprised of multiple conflicting desires, each exerting its own will to power.
- This internal conflict explains our ever-changing wants and the inevitable conflict between individuals.