Truths and Lies Regarding Nietzsche's Philosophical Stance
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Jul 6, 2022
Keywords:
Nietzsche; Emancipation; Nihilism; Anarchism; Fascism; Individualism; Antisemitism; Racialism
Abstract
Friedrich Nietzsche remains one of the most misunderstood figures of the 19th century, having been characterized both negatively and positively by various political and ideological factions. This article provides an in-depth analysis of the reality of these accusations and their logical consistency within his work. Using the methodology of historian Quentin Skinner, the study examines Nietzsche's relationship with several key areas: (a) ideas of social emancipation, (b) anarchism, individualism, and nihilism, and (c) fascism, racialism, and antisemitism. The author argues that while Nietzsche was not a "democrat" in the modern sense and favored a hierarchical society, he also cannot be simply categorized as a precursor to fascism or a reactionary. The analysis seeks to move beyond postwar "humanistic" interpretations to provide an objective, scientific look at what Nietzsche actually wrote.
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Dritsas, G. (2022). Truths and Lies Regarding Nietzsche’s Philosophical Stance. Ηθική. Περιοδικό φιλοσοφίας, (15), 44–58. https://doi.org/10.12681/ethiki.30733
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