The Surface and the Abyss Ch2--A Silent World (original) (raw)
2010, The Surface and the Abyss: Nietzsche as Philosopher of Mind and Knowledge
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The text explores the relationship between human perception and the world, arguing that the world does not have intrinsic meaning but is a mirror reflecting human qualities. It critiques the limitations of epistemological interpretations, particularly by Analytic philosophers, in capturing Nietzsche's complex views. The author suggests that the complexity of Nietzsche's thought, particularly regarding the deceptive nature of perception and the role of consciousness, is often oversimplified or misrepresented through linear logical frameworks.
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