

115: Martin Heidegger, pt 3 - Will to Power as Knowledge & Metaphysics
Jun 17, 2025
Explore the interplay of Nietzsche's 'will to power' and knowledge, illustrating how philosophical inquiry can be an artistic pursuit. Delve into the radical departure from traditional metaphysics and the fluid nature of truth influenced by perception and belief. Discover the complex relationship between art and science, where transformation challenges conventional views. Reflect on the nature of thought itself, examining how much is reactive instead of original. Engage deeply with both Nietzsche and Heidegger for a richer philosophical experience.
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Will to Power as Nietzsche's Metaphysics
- Nietzsche's will to power is his metaphysical claim that everything is fundamentally will to power.
- This unifying thought shapes his entire philosophy as an artistic, non-syllogistic unity.
Will to Power Grounds Knowledge and Truth
- Nietzsche's will to power grounds a new conception of knowledge and truth rooted in life and valuation.
- Truth is no longer correspondence but valued for its life-enhancing power in judgment and valuation.
Values as Life-Enhancing Conditions
- Values for Nietzsche are conditions of life that promote growth and enhancement, not mere self-preservation.
- True values push life outward beyond itself; values that only preserve life are unvalues that undermine vitality.