The Will to Power as a New Ontological Reality in the Philosophy of F. Nietzsche

In: Obščestvo: filosofija, istorija, kulʹtura = Society : philosophy, history, culture, Heft 11, S. 159-164

Abstract

The main objective of this article is to consider the concept of "will to power" by F. Nietzsche as a non-classical ontology of the post-metaphysical plan. The subject of philosophical understanding of the ontological nature of the phenomenon of power is revealed. The key aspects of F. Nietzsche's philosophy are investigated: the will to life as the will to power, criticism of Christian religion and morality, the search for new values, the idea of su-perman. The German philosopher was one of the first to speak about the weakness and worthlessness of a man who raised the "world of ideas" above the world of reality. Nietzsche insists that humanity, in principle, has no specific goal, a person needs to learn to educate himself, to elevate himself, thereby elevating society. Con-clusion dwells upon the fact that power represents a new ontological dimension that defines human existence. According to Nietzsche, this will be the guideline for solving the problem of human integrity. The author comes to the conclusion that the personification of the highest metaphysics in Nietzsche is the superman, he is the "meaning of the earth". Therefore, the will to power appears as a new ontological reality.