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- Title
Die Katastrophe der asketischen Ideale in interkultureller Hinsicht. Wissenschaft, Askese und Nihilismus in GM III 27.
- Authors
Giacóia Junior, Oswaldo
- Abstract
The article "The Catastrophe of Ascetic Ideals from an Intercultural Perspective. Science, Asceticism, and Nihilism in GM III 27" examines the connection between nihilism and ascetic ideals in European philosophy. Nietzsche identifies honest atheism as a characteristic of modern scientific conscience and notes that this has led to the emergence of nihilism. He also establishes a connection between European and Indian philosophy, particularly Buddhism. Nietzsche intends to reconstruct the psychological genesis of the ascetic ideal and examine its history and various forms. He views Buddhism as a possible expression of nihilism. The text emphasizes the parallel between the Christian tradition and Buddhism and argues that Buddhism is a premonition of what later emerges as truth in Western philosophy. Nietzsche also criticizes the lack of seriousness in contemporary science when dealing with the ascetic ideal and emphasizes the close connection between scientificity, atheism, and belief in God. He argues that authentic atheism is the legacy of the ascetic ideal and represents its final stage. The text deals with the parallel between the development of philosophy in India and the history of Western philosophy, particularly regarding the significance of ascetic ideals. Nietzsche views the emergence of nihilism as an unstoppable process and sees the ideal as metaphysical solace for the wound of existence. Asceticism plays a central role in all ideals and idealisms and is the actual foundation of asceticism. Nietzsche intends to dedicate a part of his planned magnum opus to the diagnosis and emergence of nihilism in the history of philosophy. The text deals with Nietzsche's critique of ascetic ideals and the meaning that the ascetic ideal offers. It emphasizes that the ideal cannot simply be overcome and that nihilism is inevitable. It also points out the self-referentiality of criticism and the necessity of the ideal. The text emphasizes the importance of nihilism and the challenge of reconstructing its history of emergence. The text deals with the critique of nihilism in the history of philosophy and culture. It emphasizes that a clear interpretation and distinction are necessary to understand nihilism. The postmodern political and socio-cultural situation is described as a time of confusion in which it is difficult to distinguish between right and wrong, truth and falsehood. The text also establishes a connection between Nietzsche and Agamben and emphasizes the importance of Kafka's literature for understanding political reality. It is noted that both Nietzsche and Agamben point to the state of confusio in which law and fact, ought and being blur. The text deals with the theme of nihilism and interculturality in the philosophy of Friedrich Nietzsche. It argues that Europe is not only a geographical space but also a cultural concept that unites different perspectives and traditions. Nietzsche's perspectivism enables an intercultural dialogue and opens up new possibilities for a philosophy of interculturality. It emphasizes that the diversity of cultures promotes mutual dialogue between different philosophical traditions. The text also refers to the debate about philosophy in Brazil and the possibility of an indigenous perspectivism in the Amazon region.
- Subjects
NIETZSCHE, Friedrich Wilhelm, 1844-1900; ATHEISM; NIHILISM; NIHILISM (Philosophy); HISTORY of India; PHILOSOPHY of history; ASCETICISM
- Publication
Nietzsche - Studien, 2022, Vol 51, p34
- ISSN
0342-1422
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1515/nietzstu-2020-0044