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[PEN-L:1524] Re: Nietzsche

>But from where I sit, methinks that humnaism - by definition - closes off
>possibilities for transformation, and limits our horizons according to a
>version of what it means to be human that can always be shown to be
>historically specific.  A critique of humanism on the other hand opens the
>terrain of possibilities.
>

Yes. A critique of humanism allows one to look into many places, including
the abyss.

And then the abyss looks into you...


Brad DeLong
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