Nietzsche on Appearance, Reason, and the Illusions of Language
Nietzsche’s Critique of Metaphysics
Appearance
Traditional philosophers believed that what we perceive through our senses is mere appearance, a source of error. They argued that the changing reality our senses show us points to the impossibility of a truly stable world. Therefore, these philosophers sought truth in a world beyond our immediate perception, a “real” world as opposed to the apparent one. This denial of appearance as real is what Nietzsche criticizes.
Prejudice of Reason
Nietzsche refers
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Compulsory Primary Education Act
The Compulsory Primary Education Act was enacted in 1860 during the presidency of Manuel Montt. This law envisaged several key points:
- Education for both sexes. This did not mean coeducation, but distinct education, both in content and physical separation. Women studied in convents, and men in educational establishments.
- This law made an elitist distinction in the separation of elementary schools:
- Elementary Schools: Aimed at the masses, the popular sectors. These schools
Hegel, Socialism, Marxism, and Anarchism: Key Concepts
Hegel
Work:
Logic (thesis), philosophy of nature (antithesis), and philosophy of mind (synthesis)
Logic:
In addition to explaining that reason is the way in which human beings express themselves, it is a cosmic rationality that is inside and above and that moves the world. It is at once human and divine.
“What is real is rational.” Reality can act to force more action, more presence, and rationality.
Meaning:
When the mind is able to overcome the particular and universal thinking.
Externalization:
Demonstration
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Hegel’s Spirit and the Development of History
According to Hegel, Spirit is responsible for the development of history. In every age, politics, morals, fashion, dress, and painting styles reflect the level of self-consciousness reached by human beings through the Spirit. However, after serving the Spirit, the culture of an era becomes dated and is replaced by a new culture capable of increasing the Spirit’s level of self-consciousness. Similarly, Marx argues that the production relations and superstructure,
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Nietzsche’s Critique of Traditional Morality
Nietzsche argues that traditional morality, particularly Christian morality, is unnatural because it is born from the weak and resentful, those who reject the body and its passions. It affirms the reality of a “higher world” to which we must sacrifice our earthly existence. This morality is unnatural because its laws oppose the fundamental tendencies of life. It is a morality of resentment against natural instincts and the biological world, which are deemed
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Socratic Ideal
Socrates questioned some values and practices of his time. He asked his fellow citizens questions of human, social, and political importance but never found any answers. The ideal life, according to Socrates, was taking care of the soul and finding the truth because we believe that the truth will illuminate our lives. Socrates said that living life is okay with righteousness, and truth must be sought within us. Through dialogue, we can find the truth.
Aristotelian Ideal
Aristotle believed
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