Between Writing and Praxis: Nietzschean Perspective on Philosophical Interpretation and Consulting

Abstract

This article examines the role of writing in philosophical counseling from a Nietzschean perspective, suggesting that it facilitates the expression and reconfiguration of the consultant's interpretations of his or her life. It is based on the premise of the "will to power" as an explanatory principle of reality, which drives individuals to seek understanding and transformation. Thus, philosophical activity is conceived as a constant interpretation, where writing emerges as a crucial tool for the manifestation of these pre-existing interpretations, which are subsequently reinterpreted. Philosophical counseling, in turn, establishes itself as a conducive space for this interpretative act, using writing as a medium. This process allows consultants to examine and reconfigure their perceptions and interpretations, leading to new understandings of themselves. In summary, the article argues that writing in philosophical counseling is not only a means of expression but also a philosophical activity that enables self-awareness and self-knowledge through the constant reinterpretation of one's own life.