Document Type : Research Paper
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1 Masters graduate in Philosophy of Art from Isfahan University of Art.
2 Faculty member at Islamic Azad University, Tehran-North Branch
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This study examines the opposing perspectives of Hegel and Nietzsche on three fundamental domains of human thought: art, religion, and philosophy. It explores how these two philosophers, each from a different standpoint, approached the issues of self-realization, individual freedom, and traditional values. Hegel viewed these three domains as stages in the evolution of human consciousness toward absolute truth, arguing that art, religion, and philosophy are intricately interconnected and guide humanity toward self-awareness and the realization of the world spirit. In contrast, Nietzsche saw these concepts as instruments for critiquing traditional values. He placed art above philosophy and religion, considering it a realm for expressing individuality and breaking free from imposed constraints, while viewing religion as an oppressive institution that hinders individual will.
Through a comparative analysis of their ideas, this study seeks to demonstrate how Hegel and Nietzsche took entirely different intellectual paths in interpreting the role of these concepts in human life. On one hand, Hegel emphasizes their interconnectedness and necessity for self-realization, whereas Nietzsche approaches them through the lens of individualism and the creation of new values. Employing an analytical and comparative approach, this research examines the fundamental similarities and differences in their thought and discusses their philosophical implications across various contexts.
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