The article attempts to examine the continuing relevance of Nietzsche’s thought in contemporary philosophy and the humanities. The author begins by presenting Nietzsche’s critique of the metaphysics of history and modernity, together with the German philosopher’s understanding of their origins in terms of nihilism and ressentiment. He then shows how this thought has influenced the leading currents of philosophy in order to determine, in their light, which aspects of it remain relevant today. Finally, he attempts to assess the overall extent of its continuing relevance.
You may also start an advanced similarity search for this article.