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[from 'The Will to Power (notebooks)' by Friedrich Nietzsche, in 7. Existence / D. Theories of Reality / 8. Facts / e. Facts rejected ]

Full Idea

Against positivism, which halts at phenomena, and says "there are only facts", I would say: No, facts is precisely what there is not, only interpretations.

Gist of Idea

There are no facts in themselves, only interpretations

Source

Friedrich Nietzsche (The Will to Power (notebooks) [1888], §481)

Book Reference

Nietzsche,Friedrich: 'The Will to Power', ed/tr. Kaufmann,W /Hollingdate,R [Vintage 1968], p.267


A Reaction

A cornerstone of relativism is the denial of facts. A cornerstone of realism is the affirmation of facts. Personally, I affirm facts.