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How Nietzsche’s Perspectivism Can Help Families Heal from Conflict
When family conflict arises, everyone thinks they’re right. But what if no single truth exists.
When families are in crisis — whether due to addiction, emotional disconnection, or years of unspoken hurt — conversations often turn into battlegrounds. Everyone wants to be heard, but no one feels understood. The louder we defend our truth, the further apart we drift.
This is where Friedrich Nietzsche’s concept of perspectivism can be a game-changer. Nietzsche challenged the idea that objective truth exists independently of human experience. Instead, he argued that all knowledge is shaped by perspective.
So what does this have to do with your family? Everything.
When we stop arguing over whose version of reality is right and start exploring multiple perspectives with curiosity, we open the door to healing, connection, and change.
The Trap of Absolute Truth in Family Conflict
In struggling families, it’s common to hear things like:
- “You’re the problem, not me.”
- “I know exactly why you act this way.”
- “If you would just listen, you’d see I’m right.”
