Break Quote by Gilles Deleuze
“Nietzsche's break with Schopenhauer rests on precisely this point; it is a matter of knowing whether the will is unitary or multiple.”
About This Quote
Source Philosophical text: Nietzsche and Schopenhauer analysis, 1965
Nietzsche’s split from Schopenhauer hinges on whether the will is a single unified force or composed of many parts.
In simple terms: Nietzsche vs. Schopenhauer: unified vs. multiple will.
Explore the nature of will as singular or plural.
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When to use this quote
- academic discourse
- lecture notes
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- Is the will a single drive or many?
- How does this affect moral responsibility?
The nature of will remains debated.