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4 Μαΐ 2017 · Paul de Man and Jacques Derrida see in Nietzsche precursors of their own deconstructive approaches (although Derrida has come to view Nietzsche’s legacy with an increasing suspicion — see The Ear of the Other (Derrida 1988a)).
26 Αυγ 2004 · “A great man,” says Nietzsche displays “a long logic in all of his activity…he has the ability to extend his will across great stretches of his life and to despise, and reject everything petty about him” (WP 962).
The great man theory is an approach to the study of history popularised in the 19th century according to which history can be largely explained by the impact of great men, or heroes: highly influential and unique individuals who, due to their natural attributes, such as superior intellect, heroic courage, extraordinary leadership abilities, or ...
1 Νοε 2023 · The great man theory is a historical methodological approach that explains history through the lens of heroes or great men and their actions in historic events. The theory is primarily attributed to Scottish historian Thomas Carlyle and was popular in the 19th century.
17 Ιαν 2020 · Uncover why heroes matter in shaping society from Napoleon to Nietzsche. Dive into the debate on the Great Man Theory in history.
The great man and the great deed belong to a human destiny, one that emerges in situations of crisis and severe want. Psychologically, they are the effects of human energy stored and kept dormant for long periods of time in dark clouds of indifference.
Here Nietzsche explains his theory of “great men,” their achievements, and their eventual corruption. He argues that these individuals and their work are always distorted by the crowd, and that we should praise their work while feeling both pity and contempt for the individuals themselves, who are made into idols.
