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Continental Philosophy

Lecture 7: Nietzsche and the Will to Power

Nov 12, 2021
This lecture explores Nietzsche's concept of the Will to Power as a metaphysical question, a relational theory of forces, and the basis for his theory of perspectivity and the will to truth. It discusses the impact on ethics, politics, aesthetics, mind, and logic, as well as the interpretation by Martin Heidegger. Additionally, it examines Nietzsche's views on wills, their desire to survive, and their shaping of the future. The chapter delves into the implications of the will to power for ontology, subjectivity, truth, and other Nietzschean ideas.
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  • Nietzsche's concept of the will-to-power encompasses both an ontological claim about reality and a theory of perspective and concrete distinctiveness.
  • Nietzsche's understanding of truth challenges traditional notions by emphasizing its dispositional nature, incorporating errors, and acknowledging the role of perspective and ongoing relational work.

Deep dives

Nietzsche's Notion of Wilte Power

Nietzsche's constructive philosophy introduces the concept of Wilte Power, which is an ontological claim about the nature of reality and the relationships between different entities. Understanding Nietzsche's ontological claims helps us comprehend how he constructs our response to various branches of philosophy.

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