Nietzsche e o “grande estilo” em crepúsculo dos ídolos

Abstract

The notion of “great style”, developed over the productive life of Nietzsche, will be a key element for the philosopher’s maturity projects, especially the transvaluation of all the values, the main objective of the work Twilight of the idols. In a situation of decadence of modern culture, diagnosed by the philosopher, he calls a "war effort", a struggle being waged against what is set: the values of the décadence. Nietzsche, thus, at maturity, assumes this "mission" by waving to the possibility of an exit from the decadent state and, in this direction, points to certain “types” of constitution "healthy", "men of strength", "robust", even "times, strong cultures and environments", all forming important indicators for the justification of the concept of "great style". This notion, referred to by the German philosopher at various times and by various works, demand a mapping of the essential specifications in which it is enunciated, thus enabling it to follow its dynamics in the midst of ruptures, disappointments, loss of philosophical and aesthetic projects, that mark the life of Nietzsche. Thus proceeding, we believe in the possibility of a comprehensive understanding, discovering the "place", the "weight" and in the importance of this notion in Nietzschean philosophy as a whole.