Single Idea 20123

[catalogued under 7. Existence / D. Theories of Reality / 5. Naturalism]

Full Idea

My task is the dehumanisation of nature, and then the naturalisation of humanity once it has attained the pure concept of 'nature'.

Gist of Idea

First see nature as non-human, then fit ourselves into this view of nature

Source

Friedrich Nietzsche (Works (refs to 8 vol Colli and Montinari) [1885], 9.525), quoted by Rüdiger Safranski - Nietzsche: a philosophical biography 10

Book Reference

Safranski,Rüdiger: 'Nietzsche: a philosophical biography' [Granta 2003], p.227


A Reaction

Safranski sees this as summarising Nietzsche's project, and it could be a mission statement for naturalism. This idea pinpoints why I take Nietzsche to be important - as a pioneer of the naturalistic view of people.