The pessimistic origin of Nietzsche’s thought of eternal recurrence
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DOI: 10.1080/0020174x.2019.1669976
Abstract: ABSTRACT In this article I argue that we should understand Nietzsche’s doctrine of eternal recurrence as the ideal of life affirmation opposed to philosophical pessimism, the view that life is not worth living. I first… read more here.
Keywords: origin nietzsche; eternal recurrence; nietzsche thought; recurrence ... See more keywords
On the difficult case of loving life: Plato's Symposium and Nietzsche's eternal recurrence
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DOI: 10.1080/09608788.2017.1420625
Abstract: ABSTRACT A simple but significant historical fact has been overlooked in interpretations of Nietzsche's eternal recurrence. In making eternal recurrence the standard for the affirmation and love of life, Nietzsche accepts an understanding of love… read more here.
Keywords: nietzsche eternal; plato symposium; love life; life ... See more keywords