Nietzsche: criticism of metaphysical “truth” and affirmation of earthly life

Abstract

The aim of this study is to analyze, according to Nietzsche’s view, a philosophical theme of great relevance, the problem of truth. Covering some ideas and central conceptions of the German philosopher’s work, beginning with the view of the pre- Socratic Greece, going through the critic to the philosophical tradition and focusing on the critic of Christianity, more specifically to its connection to metaphysics, this paper aims to evince how Nietzsche denies and depreciates the concept of truth of modern society. Finally, it shows the author's view of what a true life would be like, without metaphysical escapes, which is made possible by the announcement of the death of God.