Abstract
The paper attempts to discuss Nietzsche’s conception of nihilism. First, it considers the question of truth and why is there for Nietzsche an intrinsic link between goallessness and the denial of truth. Second, the paper aims to arrive at a provisional definition of nihilism as a negation of the value of this earthly world, to provide a very brief historical typology of nihilism, and last but not least, discuss whether Nietzsche is a nihilist.
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | Zur Philosophie der Orientierung |
| Subtitle of host publication | Werner Stegmaier zum 70. Geburtstag |
| Editors | A. Bertino, E. Poliakova, A. Rupschuss, B. Alberts |
| Place of Publication | Berlin / Boston |
| Publisher | De Gruyter |
| Pages | 83-100 |
| Number of pages | 17 |
| ISBN (Print) | 978-3-11-044695-1 |
| Publication status | Published - 2016 |
Keywords
- Nietzsche
- Nihilism
- Orientation