«A sea of forces flowing and rushing together». The gravitational dynamics of life
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https://doi.org/10.24310/en.25.2025.22956Keywords:
will to power, life, Loop quantum gravity, RovelliAbstract
The paper explores the concept of life in Nietzsche's philosophy and its relationship with the notion of the "will to power." By examining the will to power as an ontological and cosmological principle that captures the intrinsic dynamics of the world, the paper draws a comparison with the theory of "loop quantum gravity" developed by scientists such as Carlo Rovelli. It will be argued that certain parallels between Nietzsche's and Rovelli's views can be identified, shedding light on aspects of the will to power that may be important for a deeper understanding of the Nietzschean concept.
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