Nietzsche's ideas invariably contribute to the study of philosophy, however, it is in some respects difficult to label him as a philosopher as such. It will be argued that his approach to philosophy, is one that is marked by examining the 'psychological motives' behind philosophy. In other words, what is important to Nietzsche is the question that asks why we philosophize as much as what it is we philosophize about. The following is an analysis of a particular passage taken from one of his later works titled Twilight of the Idols which was published on the year that marked his 'breakdown' or the onset of his 'insanity'. The section is titled "History of an Error", and the 'error' in question concerns how philosophers have interpreted or construed the 'real world'. 4.5 pgs. 11 f/c. 3b.
