Nietzsche and James on the Value of Constructing Objects

Abstract

In this paper, I first suggest that Nietzsche and James, two otherwise very different thinkers, both endorse the controversial constructivist view that human representational practices bring all material objects into existence. I then explore their views concerning why and how constructivism can play a vital role in helping us find reality and our lives valuable.

Keywords

• nietzsche
• james
• objects
• metaphysics
• constructivism
• nihilism
• pragmatism
• truth
• value theory