1st Edition

Concepts of Power in Kierkegaard and Nietzsche

By J. Keith Hyde Copyright 1991
250 Pages
by Routledge

250 Pages
by Routledge

250 Pages
by Routledge

The name Friedrich Nietzsche has become synonymous with studies in political power. The application of his theory that the vast array of human activities comprises manifestations of the will to power continues to influence fields as diverse as international relations, political studies, literary theory, the social sciences, and theology. To date, the introduction of Søren Kierkegaard into this... Read more
Contents: Introduction: the problem with power; For the taking: Nietzsche's view of the universe; Appropriating power: Nietzsche's concept of power; To have and uphold: Kierkegaard's view of the universe; Abundant power: Kierkegaard's concept of power; Worlds apart: comparing perspectives; Power in principle: comparing the masters; Conclusions: expanding the dialogue; Bibliography; Index.

Biography

J. Keith Hyde teaches at University College of the North, Thompson, Manitoba, Canada.