The problem of the sense of politics is a philosophical problem. All philosophical problems are always urgent, as they are hard to solve. In spite of that, it’s always possible to make an attempt.
This work is an attempt to comprehend internal forces, which drive politics, filling it with sense. It’s impossible for politics not to have the point. According to Dante, everything getting objective reality intends some action. Actions in politics are aims and objectives.
To define actions in politics we decided to turn to the help of great thinkers, such as Plato, Dante Alighieri, Jean Jacques Roussea, Friedrich Nietzsche.
We are going to proceed from the assumption that no thought is false. Any idea from its origin goes through a number of conditions, which can’t be false per se. If we begin to deny the idea, we inevitable come to deny the above conditions under which the thought emerged. Consequently, in the research we intend to start from the principle of the relative truth in each philosophical idea, as the idea can be applied to a particular sphere of existence.
If each philosophical idea is valid in application to a definite aspect of the world, then they may be united, drawing up a new concept of the world. As we advocate an integral view on existence, the method of research is synthesis, from which a new understanding of politics is born.
One of the basic notions in the research is the notion of a philosopher’s idea. Under idea in this research we understand the discovery of new senses or new understanding of things. In this text the synonym of the idea is the thought.
The notion of politics and related to it notions will be defined in the process of investigation. At the end of the research it will be given the synthetic definition of politics.
The sequence of chapters reflects the additional to synthesis method of research. This is a dialectical method. It means the step-by-step development of our understanding of politics. We will draw up our interpretations of philosophical works in such consistency that one idea of one philosopher causes another idea of the other philosopher.
So we consider the works of philosophers in the following order: “The Will to Power”, Friedrich Nietzsche; “The Republic”, Plato; “The social contract or principles of political right”, Jean Jacques Rousseau; “The Monarchy”, Dante Alighieri.
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- Introduction
- Nietzsche's philosophy of politics
- Plato's philosophy of politics
- Rousseau's philosophy of politics
- Dante's philosophy of politics
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
This work aims to understand the driving forces behind politics and uncover its essential purpose. Drawing upon the insights of renowned thinkers like Plato, Dante Alighieri, Jean Jacques Rousseau, and Friedrich Nietzsche, the text explores the inherent values and motivations that shape political actions. By synthesizing these perspectives, it seeks to establish a comprehensive understanding of the nature of politics and its role in shaping human existence.
- The relationship between politics and human nature
- The influence of morality and religion on political systems
- The role of individual will and self-improvement in politics
- The concept of justice and its role in political order
- The relationship between the individual and the state
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
- Introduction: This chapter introduces the central problem of the work, which is to understand the meaning and purpose of politics. It establishes the philosophical nature of the inquiry and outlines the methodology of synthesis employed to bring together different philosophical perspectives.
- Nietzsche's philosophy of politics: This chapter explores Nietzsche's ideas on the relationship between politics and human nature. It focuses on Nietzsche's rejection of traditional moral and religious constraints and his emphasis on the will to power as the driving force behind human action. Nietzsche's concept of politics as a field for individual self-improvement and the creation of new realities is also examined.
- Plato's philosophy of politics: This chapter examines Plato's ideas on the role of reason and justice in politics. It delves into Plato's concept of the philosopher-king and the importance of wisdom and virtue for governing a society. The chapter highlights Plato's vision of politics as a means of achieving a higher form of life through the pursuit of knowledge and the realization of the good.
- Rousseau's philosophy of politics: This chapter focuses on Rousseau's ideas about the social contract and the relationship between individual freedom and political order. It examines Rousseau's conception of the general will and the role of the state in protecting both individual rights and the common good. The chapter emphasizes Rousseau's view of politics as a means of reconciling individual freedom with social cohesion.
- Dante's philosophy of politics: This chapter analyzes Dante's political thought, focusing on his quest for synthesis and his vision of a just and peaceful society. It explores Dante's understanding of the relationship between the will of the nation and the achievement of political goals.
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
The key concepts and themes explored in this work include the meaning and purpose of politics, human nature, will to power, morality, religion, reason, justice, freedom, individual rights, social contract, general will, the state, peace, and prosperity. The text draws upon the insights of prominent philosophers like Plato, Dante Alighieri, Jean Jacques Rousseau, and Friedrich Nietzsche to develop a multifaceted understanding of the relationship between politics and human existence.
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- Alena Apaeva (Author), 2008, The sense of politics according to the philosophies of Nietzsche, Plato, Rousseau and Dante, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/289228
