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[catalogued under 2. Reason / A. Nature of Reason / 5. Objectivity]

Full Idea

The apparent objective character of things; could it not just be a difference of degree within the subjective?

Gist of Idea

Might apparent objectivity just be a different degree within subjectivity?

Source

Friedrich Nietzsche (Fragments from 1886-87 (v 17) [1887], 9[040])

A Reaction

I'm a fan of objectivity, but I accept that it comes in degrees, and that perfect objectivity is impossible. I think a strong consensus of Nietzchean 'perspectives' could add up to a high degree of objectivity.

Book Reference

Nietzsche,Friedrich: 'Fragments from 1886-87 (v 17)', ed/tr. Leiner, George H. [Stanford 2025], p.150