Theodor Gomperz (29. března 1832, Brno [1 ] – 29. srpna 1912, Baden (Dolní Rakousy)) byl rakouský německy píšící filozof a klasický filolog židovského původu narozený na Moravě.
The Count's wife, Countess Berchtold, born Albichl (1706-1774), tried to force a baptism on Isaak's third son by having her maid lie about witnessing a baptism.
In light of recent political events Nietzsche was (again) charged as proponent of unscrupulous power-politics and as predecessor of "post-truth." A passage from his late notes is notoriously quoted to denounce him as gurehead of relativism,
What explains the rise of post-truth discourse in modern politics?The paper indicates that political campaigns and media strategies increasingly ignore objective facts, emphasizing emotional appeals instead. Such trends became evident during events like the U.S. presidential election and the Brexit referendum.How does Nietzsche's philosophy contribute to understanding post-truth politics?Nietzsche's assertion that facts require interpretation implies a cultural shift towards relativism in knowledge. His critique suggests that the demand for objective truth can obscure the subjective nature of political beliefs and values.What are the implications of Nietzsche's denial of absolute truths in political contexts?The research finds that Nietzschean principles challenge the assumption that policy decisions can rely solely on uncontroversial facts. Political discourse inevitably intertwines with interests and value judgments, complicating the idea of objective truth.