Impulses, Phantasms, and Individuality: The Impulsional Theories of Klossowski and Nietzsche

Sep 18, 2023

Exploring the concept of individuality through Pierre Klossowski's notions of impulse and phantasm. Discussing Nietzsche's theory of forces and drives. Delving into the challenges of articulating singularity and the limitations of language in capturing ambiguous and subtle drives. Examining the concept of the phantasm in Klossowski's impulsional theories and its impact on relationships, internal conflicts, and artistic representations.

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Introduction

00:00 • 3min

Exploring Klosowski's Concept of Impulsional Forces and its Impact on the Soul

02:32 • 3min

Impulsional Forces, Nietzsche's Perspectivism, Singularity, and Phantasms

05:26 • 3min

The Concept of Phantasm in Klosowski's Impulsional Theories

08:19 • 2min