Del hombre gregario al animal gregario. De Platón hacia Nietzsche, y vuelta

Abstract

Despite Nietzsche‘s criticisms to Plato‘s philosophy, both philosophers have in common the same interest and the same distrust about what democracy is and means. This paper explores how both philosophers understand democracy not only as a political system but also and mostly as a specific set of values and a particular way of thinking, desiring and living. It also explores their respective use and understanding of genealogy in their reflection on democracy and the democratic man.