Event Date and Venue: April 9, TESAK, Kadıköy
At this event, Arzu Temelli discussed how Nietzsche’s understanding of history shapes the interaction between the individual and society, arguing that the past should be treated not merely as a means of acquiring knowledge but as a tool that strengthens life. Nedim Yıldız, in turn, maintained that Nietzsche did not exclude social structures and regarded society as an indispensable element, developing a perspective similar to Hobbes’s concept of the social contract. This opened up a discussion of how individuals assume their responsibilities within a social context and how they define their freedoms.
Quotations from philosophical texts illustrated how social structures take shape and examined the individual’s relationship with society, showing how Nietzsche addresses the tension between society and the individual. The event aimed to develop new thinking on the structural problems of modern societies and the limits of individual freedom, viewed through historical perspectives.
By drawing on the tragedy of Antigone, the relationship between law, morality, and community was questioned from a philosophical standpoint. Nietzsche and Hobbes emphasized the need to reassess social values and articulated the importance of finding a balance between social structures and individual identity.
The event discussed how historical context shapes modern understandings of values and society, examining the tension between law, morality, and community. Nietzsche’s views raise thought-provoking questions about the balance between social norms and freedom, and how this tension persists in modern society.
You can explore the discussions from this event in greater depth by watching the video below: