A PHILOSOPHY OF PERFORMANCE UNDER THE AUSPICES OF ARTAUD AND NIETZSCHE

Abstract

The text philosophically argues metaphysics and its search for the essence of reality to establish secure systems of knowledge. Opposing this search for security, some thinkers emphasize the richness of life's phenomena, even without offering guarantees. The search for patterns of modality becomes a structural problem of thought, with views highlighting the importance of chaos neglected by tradition. Nietzsche and Artaud are presented as figures who challenged established truths, each coming from different backgrounds - philology and theater, respectively - but sharing similarities in their approach. Both expressed their ideas in a unique way through poetic prose, facing madness and rejection from society, exploring the abysses of their own consciousness in search of valuable insights. The search of these thinkers was not focused on structured intellectual discourses, but on the essence of the rejects of enlightenment. They are seen as precursors of a philosophy of performance, which values ​​action as a form of knowledge and thought. The text explores the meanings associated with the term "performance", from business contexts to artistic activities and sexual encounters, highlighting that they are all forms of action. The importance of this perspective is highlighted by understanding the power of action in shaping thought. Action is seen as dynamic, existing by itself, without transcendental reference. Performance is described as a precarious and emptied phenomenon, challenging the perspectives established by the surrounding reality and bringing together thought and life in a confusing imbrication. The text proposes to look at Nietzsche and Artaud as original thinkers in the construction of a philosophy of performance, emphasizing the importance of experience and action in the search for understanding reality. In short, they represent an approach that challenges traditional conceptions of philosophical thought.