My sociologist buddy made the point when I noted all of these French thinkers are leftists that they're Nietzscheans. He's a left-Nietzschean himself... I'd say Marxist-Nietzschean mostly. But his point being: how leftist can you really be and be a Nietzschean? Time and again guys like Foucalt and Baudrillard show up as influences on the alt-right.
From the AI:
Yes, Roland Barthes was significantly influenced by Friedrich Nietzsche, with Barthes himself acknowledging the importance of Nietzsche's ideas, particularly in his later work and mode of reading and writing.
Here's a more detailed breakdown:
Barthes's Acknowledgement:
Barthes recognized the influence of Nietzsche, even stating "I am not Nietzschean" in a later period, suggesting a complex and nuanced relationship rather than outright agreement.
Nietzsche's Influence on Barthes's Work:
Nietzsche's philosophy, particularly his ideas on language, meaning, and affectivity, resonated with Barthes's own critical theory and ideological deconstructions, especially in works like Mythologies.
Focus on Pleasure and Individuality:
Barthes, like Nietzsche, explored the role of pleasure and individuality in language and meaning, viewing pleasure as a truth of reading and writing.
Critique of Western Metaphysics:
Barthes, like Nietzsche, engaged in a critique of Western metaphysics, drawing from Eastern philosophical traditions, and analyzing sign systems in popular culture.
Barthes's Later Work:
Barthes's mode of reading and writing in the 1970s, which he described as "active philology," is seen as heavily influenced by Nietzsche.
Joe_McCarthy 0 points 1 month ago
My sociologist buddy made the point when I noted all of these French thinkers are leftists that they're Nietzscheans. He's a left-Nietzschean himself... I'd say Marxist-Nietzschean mostly. But his point being: how leftist can you really be and be a Nietzschean? Time and again guys like Foucalt and Baudrillard show up as influences on the alt-right.
From the AI:
Yes, Roland Barthes was significantly influenced by Friedrich Nietzsche, with Barthes himself acknowledging the importance of Nietzsche's ideas, particularly in his later work and mode of reading and writing.
Here's a more detailed breakdown:
Barthes's Acknowledgement:
Barthes recognized the influence of Nietzsche, even stating "I am not Nietzschean" in a later period, suggesting a complex and nuanced relationship rather than outright agreement.
Nietzsche's Influence on
Barthes's Work:
Nietzsche's philosophy, particularly his ideas on language, meaning, and affectivity, resonated with Barthes's own critical theory and ideological deconstructions, especially in works like Mythologies.
Focus on Pleasure and
Individuality:
Barthes, like Nietzsche, explored the role of pleasure and individuality in language and meaning, viewing pleasure as a truth of reading and writing.
Critique of Western
Metaphysics:
Barthes, like Nietzsche, engaged in a critique of Western metaphysics, drawing from Eastern philosophical traditions, and analyzing sign systems in popular culture.
Barthes's Later Work:
Barthes's mode of reading and writing in the 1970s, which he described as "active philology," is seen as heavily influenced by Nietzsche.