?Platon Et Neitzche, Deux Philosophe Ont Ils Des Temps Différent

Abstract

This interview with philosopher Monique Dixsaut examines the profound philosophical dialogue and conceptual confrontation between Plato and Friedrich Nietzsche . Moving beyond traditional interpretations, Dixsaut redefines Platonic Philosophia not as an accumulated body of knowledge, but as an active relationship of desire and love for truth (Eros), in which the intellect remains intrinsically tied to the soul .

By staging a dialogue between these two major figures, the interview highlights unexpected parallels regarding their shared critique of representation, their suspicion toward deceptive images, and their genealogical analysis of beliefs. Both Plato and Nietzsche argue that the drive to know is not primary; rather, human thought begins dominated by opinion (Doxa for Plato, conviction for Nietzsche), which often acts as an enemy of truth . The discussion concludes that Socratic questioning and philosophical passion are essential tools to delineate "believing" from "knowing" and to liberate thought from dogmatic illusions .