Nietzsche's meta-existentialism / Vinod Acharya.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Acharya, Vinod, 1978-

Series:

Monographien und Texte zur Nietzsche-Forschung ; Bd. 65.

Monographien und Texte zur Nietzsche-Forschung, 1862-1260 ; Band 65

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Metaphysics.

Existentialism.

Nietzsche, Friedrich Wilhelm, 1844-1900.

Nietzsche, Friedrich Wilhelm.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (204 p.)

Place of Publication:

Boston : De Gruyter, [2014]

Language Note:

English

Summary:

Vinod Acharya presents a new existential interpretation of Nietzsche's philosophy. He contends that Nietzsche's peculiar form of existentialism can be understood only by undertaking a thorough analysis of his characterization and critique of metaphysics. This reading remedies the shortcomings of previous existential interpretations of Nietzsche, which typically view existentialism as concerned primarily with the meaning of individual existence, and therefore necessarily at odds with the abstraction and objectivity of metaphysical thought. Acharya argues that the approach of Nietzsche's philosophy, especially in his mature works, is to make the typical existential position foundational, and then to develop to the fullest the implications of this position. This meta-existential approach necessarily yields an ambiguous and open-ended critique of metaphysics. Taking issue with the Heideggerian, the poststructuralist, and the naturalistic interpretations, this book contends that Nietzsche neither simply overcomes metaphysics nor remains trapped within its confines. Acharya argues that an ever-renewed encounter with and critique of metaphysics is an essential aspect of Nietzsche's meta-existentialism.

Contents:

Frontmatter

Acknowledgements

Abbreviations

Note on sources

Contents

Introduction

Chapter One. Nietzsche’s meta-existentialism

Chapter Two. Meta-existentialism and Nietzsche’s critique of metaphysics

Chapter Three. Will to power: existence and the qualitative aspect of power

Chapter Four. Nobility and decadence: the vulnerabilities of Nietzsche’s strong type

Chapter Five. Greek glory and decadence: a case study

Conclusion

Bibliography

Index

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Description based on print version record.

ISBN:

9783110481785

3110481782

9783110312751

3110312751

OCLC:

865329939