HPhil Seminar: March 23, 2023

The HPhil (History of Philosophy) Research Group of the Centre of Philosophy of the University of Lisbon announces the 2022/23 edition of its permanent seminar on the history of philosophy, devoted to the presentation of conferences by renowned specialists while also creating opportunities to emerging scholars, aiming to promote advanced studies in groundbreaking debates and the permanent training of its academic community.

In this session of the seminar, James Pearson (CFUL) will present a paper entitled “Nietzsche on Conflict, Struggle and War” (abstract below).

The session will take place on March 23, 2023, at 5PM, in the Room C201.J (Room Mattos Romão, Department of Philosophy). The entrance is free.

 

Abstract

Conflict is a fundamental concept within Nietzsche’s social and political philosophy. There is a great deal of disagreement, however, regarding the specific type of conflict that Nietzsche himself endorses. Some read him as an aristocratic warmonger; others, though, interpret him as a democratically minded advocate of non-violent contest or agon. In a recently published monograph – Nietzsche on Conflict, Struggle and War (CUP, 2022) – I try to resolve this controversy by constructing a unified account of Nietzsche’s understanding of conflict. This presentation provides an overview of the main findings of this monograph.