Nietzsche : on the Self and the Arts
I focus on exploring Nietzscheâs conception of the optimal psychological structure of the self as well as his use of the arts to illustrate this ideal model of the self and to cultivate his ethical project. I explore Nietzscheâs drive theory by comparing the striking similitude it holds with Platoâs theory of the tripartite self. The theme of sublimation is crucial for grasping how Nietzsche envisages the positive expression of drives. I also show how Platoâs conception of thumos or the honour-loving drive may have influenced Nietzscheâs view of a regulatory mechanism based on oneâs affective orientations. I then address the aesthetic notion of harmony that both Plato and Nietzsche use to express a unified self. Further exploration of the drives and affects is required to understand Nietzscheâs model of ideal self. I focus upon how Nietzsche is influenced by Spinozaâs ethics which prioritizes oneâs affects as well as experience in the formation of values. I counter Katsafanasâs position in respect to drives, affects and their respective values to show that Nietzsche does not provide a prescriptive account of a specific relationship between drives and affects. I further demonstrate how Nietzsche
Karsenty, Valentine
Nietzsche : on the Self and the Arts. I focus on exploring Nietzscheâs conception of the optimal psychological structure of the self as well as his use of the arts to illustrate this ideal model of the self and to cultivate his ethical project. I explore Nietzscheâs drive theory by comparing the striking similitude it holds with Platoâs theory of the tripartite self. The theme of sublimation is crucial for grasping how Nietzsche envisages the positive expression of drives. I also show how Platoâs conception of thumos or the honour-loving drive may have influenced Nietzscheâs view of a regulatory mechanism based on oneâs affective orientations. I then address the aesthetic notion of harmony that both Plato and Nietzsche use to express a unified self. Further exploration of the drives and affects is required to understand Nietzscheâs model of ideal self. I focus upon how Nietzsche is influenced by Spinozaâs ethics which prioritizes oneâs affects as well as experience in the formation of values. I counter Katsafanasâs position in respect to drives, affects and their respective values to show that Nietzsche does not provide a prescriptive account of a specific relationship between drives and affects. I further demonstrate how Nietzsche
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