Tag Archives: Nietzsche

The Neocons and Reality

Posted on February 1, 2015 by admin

Maureen Finnigan observes, “[Friedrich] Nietzsche assures us that ideal truth and pure reality are illusory, for they are utterly indemonstrable. Inasmuch as absolute truth and reality are unsubstantiated conjectures of the human mind, we are left with our perspective, which … Continue reading →

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Part 2 of 2: What is truth?

Posted on January 1, 2015 by admin

In order to control society Plato recommended the use of the Noble Lie, so people under the state wouldn’t question their place in life. The Noble Lie was meant to benefit the community. The Noble Lie is a strong mechanism … Continue reading →

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Part 2 of 3: Defining Freedom in the 21st Century

Posted on July 1, 2014 by admin

Hegel developed a philosophy of action in which the spirit is always active in the search of some aim, in realizing one’s potential or self-actualization. Hegel believed history is a progressive realization of freedom. Feuerbach’s critique of Hegel’s philosophy is … Continue reading →

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On Becoming a Nietzschean Society

Posted on November 1, 2013 by admin

Friedrich Nietzsche (1844-1900) claimed there are no facts only interpretations. In his view there was no objective fact about what has value in itself – culture consisted of beliefs developed to perpetuate a particular power structure. The system, if followed … Continue reading →

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On Transforming Rationalization

Posted on May 2, 2013 by admin

John Locke (1632-1704) believed that one should use reason to search after truth rather than simply accept the opinion of authorities or be subject to superstition. Used properly, reason could determine the legitimate functions of institutions and optimize the functioning … Continue reading →

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