Nietzsche - Justice Flashcards
What is Nietzsche’s view on traditional conceptions of justice?
Nietzsche radically rejects traditional conceptions of justice, seeing them as manifestations of power relations rather than universal moral truths.
What is the origin of justice according to Nietzsche?
Justice originates not from moral truth but from power dynamics and historical development.
Initially emerged from creditor-debtor relationships and the ability to make promises.
How does Nietzsche describe the evolution of justice?
Justice evolved into social control mechanisms disguised as moral imperatives.
What are the two types of morality Nietzsche discusses?
Master morality and slave morality.
What is ‘master morality’?
‘Master morality’ is the original form where the strong directly express their will to power.
What is ‘slave morality’?
‘Slave morality’ is where the weak invent concepts like justice to constrain the strong.
How does Nietzsche view traditional justice?
Traditional justice represents the triumph of slave morality.
What does Nietzsche mean by ‘will to power’?
All life fundamentally expresses will to power, and justice is one manifestation of this drive.
How do the strong and weak seek power according to Nietzsche?
The strong naturally seek to express power directly, while the weak seek power indirectly through moral systems.
What is Nietzsche’s critique of equality?
Nietzsche rejects ‘equal rights’ as unnatural and views democratic justice as a leveling mechanism.
How does Nietzsche perceive equality?
He sees equality as a tool of mediocrity against excellence.
What would true justice recognize according to Nietzsche?
True justice would recognize and promote natural hierarchies.
What is Nietzsche’s positive vision of justice?
Justice should serve life-affirmation, promote excellence and cultural advancement, recognize natural inequalities, and enable the strongest elements to thrive.
