From the scattered individuality to the great type. Problem of decadence and Self-construction in Nietzsche’s thought.

Authors

  • Filippo Casati Università degli Studi di Milano

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.13130/2239-5474/3232

Keywords:

Nietzsche, decadence, type, anthropotechnics, embodiment, Self, asceticism, transfiguration, superman

Abstract

The essay investigates the problem of Self-construction in latest Nietzsche’s thought and its relation with the question of decadence. The identity crisis of Western civilisation, the break-up of the ethical and cultural ground of modern European societies, become at the same time the opportunity for a radical renewal of humanity, the starting point for a great «anthropotechnical experiment» aimed at shaping a new human «type», a new model for a Post-Christian ethos.

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Author Biography

Filippo Casati, Università degli Studi di Milano

Laurea Magistrale in Scienze Filosofiche presso l'Università degli Studi di Milano

Published

2013-11-11

How to Cite

Casati, F. (2013). From the scattered individuality to the great type. Problem of decadence and Self-construction in Nietzsche’s thought. Nóema, (4-2). https://doi.org/10.13130/2239-5474/3232

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Section

Researches - Genealogy and thought of practices