Heraclitus in Nietzsche’s Philosophy: Origins of the Discussion (1890s – 1930s)
https://doi.org/10.25205/2541-7517-2022-20-2-167-180
Abstract
The paper examines the early discussion on the role of Heraclitus in Nietzsche’s philosophy, including some relatively little-known contributions by R. Oehler, E. Bertram and A. Baeumler, as well as more widely mentioned interpretations of K. Jaspers, M. Heidegger and K. Löwith. I show that in the 1890s–1930s the significant influence of Heraclitus on Nietzsche’s thought was considered indisputable. However, interpretations of the period can be divided into the ‘authentic’ ones (e.g., Oehler, Löwith), each of which view Nietzsche’s use of Heraclitus thought as significant for Nietzsche’s own philosophy, and ‘idiosyncratic’ ones (e.g. Heidegger, Jaspers), which, by interpreting Nietzsche from their own idiosyncratic perspectives, naturally put less philosophical weight on reading Nietzsche from the standpoint of Heraclitus. This review leads to the conclusion that a study of Nietzsche’s Heraclitus can contribute to two contemporary debates in Nietzsche studies: the discussion on Nietzsche’s ontological position and to the discussion around the so-called continuity thesis.
Supporting agencies: The reported study was funded by RFBR according to the research project № 20-311-90071.
About the Author
G. V. Biserov
Institute of Philosophy, Russian Academy of Sciences
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Gleb V. Biserov, Postgraduate student, research assistant
Moscow
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Biserov G.V. Heraclitus in Nietzsche’s Philosophy: Origins of the Discussion (1890s – 1930s). Siberian Journal of Philosophy. 2022;20(2):167-180. (In Russ.) https://doi.org/10.25205/2541-7517-2022-20-2-167-180
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