Palgrave Macmillan | Nietzsche And Eternal Recurrence (2021 EN)

Author: Bevis McNeil
Full Title: Nietzsche And Eternal Recurrence
Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan; 1st ed. 2021 edition (October 27, 2020)
Year: 2021
ISBN-13: 9783030552961 (978-3-030-55296-1), 9783030552954 (978-3-030-55295-4)
ISBN-10: 3030552969, 3030552950
Pages: 226
Language: English
Genre: Philosophy: Philosophical Traditions
File type: PDF (True)
Quality: 10/10
Price: 96.29 €


This book examines the cogency and value of Nietzsche’s idea of eternal recurrence, as an antidote to the nihilism resulting from the catastrophic event of ‘the death of God’. Its significance to Nietzsche’s philosophy as a whole (when presented either as an imaginative thought experiment, a cosmological hypothesis, or a poetic metaphor) is analysed, alongside the manifold criticisms the idea has attracted.

In this original reading of eternal recurrence, McNeil explores the strength of metaphorical meaning contained within Heraclitean and Stoic cosmologies, revealing their influence on Nietzsche’s own cosmology, along with their holistic approach to life which Nietzsche endorsed. Furthermore, an extensive critique of Heidegger’s interpretation of eternal recurrence is given. McNeil argues that Heidegger ignores not only the life-affirming Dionysian aspects of the concept, but also the Heraclitean sense of play evident in the cosmology, and the importance of this for developing a positive, celebratory attitude towards our lives and creative projects.


Overview:
✓ Presents a detailed analysis of Nietzsche’s idea of eternal recurrence
✓ Explores the significance of Nietzsche’s idea of eternal recurrence in his overarching philosophy
✓ Investigates whether the idea of eternal recurrence is successful in overcoming what Nietzsche identifies as ‘passive nihilism'

-------------
Our members see more. Join us!