Abstract

Daniel Conway considers the viability of Nietzsche’s response to the emerging global reach of European politics. Nietzsche recognized that the dawning world order would require leaders capable of governing it according to “a post-moral appreciation of the planet.” This would require overcoming Europe’s decadence to invigorate its culture. Therefore, Nietzsche sought to“breed” such a ruling caste through the amalgamation of Europe’s national types, specifically the German, French, English, and the Jews, for whom he “reserved an indispensable role.” According to Conway, Nietzsche held that Europe’s future cultural greatness depended upon it offering a permanent home to the Jews.