The Joyful Science

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Friedrich Nietzsche's 'The Gay Science' (also known as 'The Joyful Wisdom' or 'The Joyful Science') is a philosophical work that explores themes of knowledge, morality, and the human condition.

Nietzsche introduces the famous proclamation of the 'death of God,' which signifies the decline of traditional religious and metaphysical beliefs.

The book celebrates the power of individual creativity, self-overcoming, and the pursuit of joy in a world without inherent meaning.

Nietzsche's aphoristic style and provocative ideas challenge conventional wisdom and encourage readers to embrace a more affirmative and life-affirming philosophy.

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Stuart Kendall

Miroslav Volf

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Stuart Kendall

when saying he is trying to take Nietzsche, essentially Nietzsche's life, most importantly, Nietzsche's inner experience, if we want to put it that way, which I think Bataille would.

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Georges Bataille’s 'On Nietzsche': War, Chance, and the Collapse of Meaning with Stuart Kendall

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Miroslav Volf

when discussing Nietzsche's view on pain and suffering in contrast to weaklings and the heroic individuals.

Amor Mundi Part 3: Loving Our Fate? / Miroslav Volf's 2025 Gifford Lectures

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