United we stand, divided we fall: the early Nietzsche on the struggle for organisation

Canadian Journal of Philosophy 49 (4):508-533 (2019)
  Copy   BIBTEX

Abstract

ABSTRACTAccording to Nietzsche, both modern individuals and societies are pathologically fragmented. In this paper, I examine how he proposes we combat this affliction in his Untimely Meditations. I argue that he advocates a dual struggle involving both instrumental domination and eradication. On these grounds, I claim the following: 1. pace a growing number of commentators, we cannot categorise the species of conflict he endorses in the Untimely Meditations as agonistic; and 2. this conflict is better understood as analogous to the species of struggle that Schopenhauer describes in his account of purposive organisation.

Author's Profile

James S. Pearson
University of Amsterdam

Analytics

Added to PP
2018-07-21

Downloads
230 (#81,362)

6 months
92 (#60,820)

Historical graph of downloads since first upload
This graph includes both downloads from PhilArchive and clicks on external links on PhilPapers.
How can I increase my downloads?