apollonian principle

is a basic cultural drive (alongside dionysian and socratic) which recognizes itself not as truth, but as an illusion.

is a drive or psychic mode of creative experience characterized by order, static beauty, self-discipline, clarity, rationalism. It is the embodiment of male beauty. (see dionysian).

The Apollonian principle, in keeping with the characteristics of the sun god Apollo, is the principle of order, static beauty, and clear boundaries. The Dionysian principle, in contrast, is the principle of frenzy, excess, and the collapse of boundaries. (in nietzsche Companion)

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apollonian principle