Friday, July 13, 2018

Fame, Infamy, Will to Power

Aristotle's distinction of external and bodily goods seems to imply that he would reject the treatment of the difference between diamonds and water as of one of quantifiable degree, i. e. of homogeneous Utility.  Also among his external goods is Fame, which he analyzes as desired as a means to other ends, e. g. rewards.  However, that analysis does not as is explain action that aims at Infamy.  Now, instead of a modification of the analysis, an alternative does not need to distinguish Fame and Infamy--Will to Power.  For, on the basis of that principle, each consists in an influence over others, even merely attracting their attention.  Furthermore, that explanation can be extended to other external goods, and, hence, to the value of the wearing of diamonds.  Thus, Nietzsche's principle sharpens Aristotle's distinction, thereby further challenging the standard solutions to the "paradox of value".

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