Mochkin, A. N. Revolution of Nietzsche’s Nihilism and Spengler’s Conservative Revolution

Abstract: The article analyzes Nietzsche’s philosophy of late period (1888) that became the ‘high point’ of evolution of Nietzsche’s philosophical views, the ‘finishing stroke’ of the period that has a direct influence on his ‘Will to power’. The author underlines specifics of political recommendations and wishes of the philosopher for future generations as described in his conception of the ‘great policy’, in particular, his prophesy addressed to the revolution of nihilism that, based on Nietzsche, was a typical feature of modern epoch. As another version of interpretation of Nietzsche’s philosophy, the author analyzes political philosophy of Spengler — a major philosopher of conservative revolution in Germany in 20’s — 30’s of XX century. Spenger’s ideas made a great impact on formation of national socialism back in those years. Spengler’s theory of ethical socialism touched upon both the ‘will to power’, ‘eternal return of the same’, ‘nihilism’ and the ‘theory of superman’ as the main Nietzsche’s ideas.

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