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Keynote speeches and special session given at the international conference 'Nietzsche on Mind and Nature', held at St. Peter's College, Oxford, 11-13 September 2009, organized by the Faculty of Philosophy, University of Oxford.Themes and summary (AI-generated based on podcaster-provided show and episode descriptions):
➤ Nietzsche's philosophy • Guilt and cruelty • Nature and experience • Sovereign Individual and freedom • Consciousness and language • Metaphysics and determinism • Value Monism • Scholarly Nietzsche editionsThis podcast, titled "Nietzsche on Mind and Nature," provides an intellectual exploration into various philosophical themes associated with Friedrich Nietzsche's work, as part of a conference organized by the University of Oxford. It delves into Nietzsche's perspectives on pivotal subjects such as guilt, freedom, consciousness, and metaphysics. The content frequently revisits the philosopher's critique of Christian morality, focusing on how guilt is manipulated as a tool for internalized cruelty. A keynote discussion engages with Nietzsche's views on the relationship between the human soul and nature, questioning whether our experiences of nature are shaped by cultural constructs or can be perceived directly and unmediated.
Another significant theme addressed in the podcast is Nietzsche's idea of the "Sovereign Individual" in the context of free will and moral responsibility, where he redefines these concepts while denying traditional notions of free will. The interconnectedness of consciousness, language, and nature is discussed, positing a philosophy of signs and interpretation as foundational elements in understanding the mind.
Nietzsche's metaphysical views are examined, particularly his refutation of a permanent self and his stance on determinism. The podcast also considers Nietzsche's attack on value dualism and his proposition of value monism, which suggests a radical acceptance of all aspects of life as inherently good. Lastly, there's an introduction to "Nietzsche Source," a digital critical edition providing access to scholarly editions of Nietzsche’s works, manuscripts, and letters. Overall, the podcast provides a nuanced scholarly review of Nietzsche's complex philosophical ideas, presenting philosophical discourses that challenge conventional notions of morality, reality, and human nature.
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The Genealogy of Guilt 2009-Dec-22 59 minutes |
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Nietzsche on Soul in Nature 2009-Dec-22 35 minutes |
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Who is the 'Sovereign Individual?' Nietzsche on Freedom 2009-Dec-22 47 minutes |
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Consciousness, Language and Nature: Nietzsche's Philosophy of Mind and Nature 2009-Dec-22 65 minutes |
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Nietzsche's Metaphysics 2009-Dec-22 57 minutes |
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Nietzsche's Value Monism - Saying Yes to Everything 2009-Dec-23 67 minutes |
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Nietzsche Source. Scholarly Nietzsche editions on the web 2009-Dec-23 31 minutes |