Publication Date
2012
Document Type
Thesis
Committee Members
Linda Farmer (Committee Member), Donovan Miyasaki (Committee Chair), Sean Wilson (Committee Member)
Degree Name
Master of Humanities (MHum)
Abstract
My thesis is that Nietzsche's political philosophy is a form of aristocratic radicalism, which means that society should be ruled by the few. The goal of Nietzsche's political system is the furthering of higher culture. He rejects most modern ethical and political philosophies, because they are harmful to life, especially for the aristocratic noble types of people. Nietzsche favors an aristocratic politics, because this system can best accomplish his goals, such as the revaluation of old values and the creation of new ones. I will be arguing against those who think that he is either a radical democrat or that he has no political philosophy at all.
Page Count
107
Department or Program
Humanities
Year Degree Awarded
2012
Copyright
Copyright 2012, all rights reserved. This open access ETD is published by Wright State University and OhioLINK.
