Biology and Philosophy. IX: Biologizing Nietzsche.
1 Free Researcher, Glowing Neurons Group, Liantur 7221, Región Metropolitana, Santiago, Chile.
2 Faculty of Sciences, University of Chile. Las Palmeras 3425, Nuñoa, Región Metropolitana, Santiago, Chile.
Research Article
World Journal of Advanced Research and Reviews, 2024, 21(03), 707–721
Publication history:
Received on 26 January 2024; revised on 03 March 2024; accepted on 05 March 2024
Abstract:
Following one of our research lines, we discuss here the idea of using the last scientific discoveries to explore (and expand) the concept of Übermensch in Nietzsche. This can only be done now because he did not have the necessary elements to do so himself. Some information about evolution, lectotypes, races and ethnicities are presented to be used as the basis of our thesis. Nietzsche’s opinion about human primates is presented: what they are, what they do, and what they need. Friedrich introduces the concept of Übermensch in 'Thus Spoke Zarathustra' and based on this text, we compared this concept with the National Socialist and Marxist ‘new man’. Finally, some possible forms of supermen, slaves, cyborgs, etc. are presented and commented.
Keywords:
Übermensch; Friedrich Nietzsche; cyborgs; enhanced humans; evolution; lectotypes; races; ethnicities; eugenics; George Orwell; Aldous Huxley; New Man; Alfred Rosenberg; Marx.
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