Nietzsche's Metaphysics: A Philosophical Analysis

Metaphysics is defined through abstract concepts such as knowing, being, cause or time by a multitude of philosophers. A miniscule selection, of German heritage explain their own thoughts and theories upon the subject. The first, George Wilhelm Hegel- a German noble paved his way into philosophical history in the early 1700’s. In contrast, Friedrich Nietzsche was a German Philosopher whose peak of fame was evident in the 1870’s-80s. Although, both from different time periods and upbringings, they still manage to have similar viewpoints. Both Hegel and Nietzsche utilize their atheistic views, nihilism, and belief in naturalistic forces to explain their theories on metaphysics.
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As Nietzsche believes, “The real world is premised on the belief that there must be something fixed over time in nature,” (TPoN, 76). He uses this as a backbone for his nihilism, seeing the world as nothing more than human-made, thus their concerns equate to the same. It also leads back into his argument about the status of a supreme being. As the people around him believed so, their beliefs of a purpose (fixing nature over time) becomes the common belief, one he does not agree with. Explaining his statement of what the real world is premised upon. Concurring, Hegel believes identically. As quoted, “The spirit of this world is permeated by a self consciousness...and has that essence as its objective actuality over against itself.” (TPoH, 433). His take on the world is that it is run by human concerns, thus stating why he considered it ‘permeated’. Not only that, but the world in itself becomes subjective, if run by those with subjective thoughts and beliefs. Hegel’s troubles mirror Nietzsche’s, as the worldview of others around them maintains a similar one. I myself, continue to perceive differently. The world seems to be more changed by man, than it is for man to be changed by the world. In the short time that humans have existed, we have caused climate to change, the ozone layer to thicken, ocean levels to rise, and species to go extinct. All the drastic changes over time are because of human influence and progression. The world may be subject to dissimilar ideals, however we cannot deny the influence brought upon those in power. The human concerns also easily become worldly concerns once it sets itself as communal. Fixing nature over time is a goal for the better- for both humans and the