Concepts of Power in Kierkegaard and Nietzsche

Download or read book Concepts of Power in Kierkegaard and Nietzsche written by J. K. Hyde and published by Ashgate Publishing, Ltd.. This book was released on 2010 with total page 260 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "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 Soslash;ren Kierkegaard into this discussion has been gradual at best. Long derided as the quintessential individualist, The social dimension of his fertile thought has been neglected until recent decades.