Debating topics

[Occhidiangela]

"Oh trust me, a part of me agrees with you on that. However, I also believe that the individual can become stronger through the contemplation of their place in the world. No one stimulates more thought in that regard than Nietzsche. In many ways, despite its seeming lack of 'synthesis', as you put it, I do find his philosophy of the will to be persuasive and informative - even in my daily life."

It will strengthen you if via contemplation you grow. Some folks just rot through the process of too much navel gazing. Balance.

I would suggest that in some minimal sense, he managed to actually accomplish his goal. The modern language of philosophy and, more importantly, politics has clearly been heavily influenced by his work. While it may be a stretch to say that he 'created' these modern metaphorical systems, one can certainly see his influence in any number of modern political and philosophical discourses (particularly with regard to power structures in international relations, e.g. Neo-Marxist/Neo-Gramscian, Foucault, etc.).

Yes. He made an impact in how people frame their problems and social systems. I am familiar with Marx, less so with Foucault for the simple reason that I am NOT a philosophy major. I am, by choice, a man of action. The thinking and pondering bit a bonus that helps flesh in the interstices.

Occhi

PS: The Beer fills in its own interstices, but that 's a topic for another time.

Cheers! :D