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Mentioned in 14 episodes
The gay science
Book • 1882
The Gay Science is a book by Friedrich Nietzsche, first published in 1882 and expanded in 1887.
It is a collection of poems and 383 aphorisms that interrogate the history of knowledge and celebrate philosophy as a means to individual freedom and cultural renewal.
Nietzsche declares the death of God and critiques European culture, morality, and the role of religion.
The book is known for its aphoristic style and its exploration of themes such as the artifice of knowledge, the importance of 'amor fati' (love of fate), and the need for a 'gay science' that is joyful and life-affirming.
It is a collection of poems and 383 aphorisms that interrogate the history of knowledge and celebrate philosophy as a means to individual freedom and cultural renewal.
Nietzsche declares the death of God and critiques European culture, morality, and the role of religion.
The book is known for its aphoristic style and its exploration of themes such as the artifice of knowledge, the importance of 'amor fati' (love of fate), and the need for a 'gay science' that is joyful and life-affirming.
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Mentioned in 14 episodes
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Stephen West in relation to Raskolnikov's character and the common misconception of his philosophy.
Stephen West in relation to Raskolnikov's character and the common misconception of his philosophy.
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Episode #219 ... Dostoevsky - Crime and Punishment
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Marci Shore as a work exploring themes of joy, suffering, and the interconnectedness of all things.
Marci Shore as a work exploring themes of joy, suffering, and the interconnectedness of all things.
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Class 6: Nietzsche and the Death of God
Mentioned during a book club discussion of aphorisms.
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The Gay Science #2 (I.10 - I.20)
Mentioned by the host as the translator of "The Gay Science."
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The Gay Science #1 (Preface, I.1 - I.9)
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Lex Fridman and 
Diana Walsh Pasulka as one of the most influential philosophers, discussing his ideas and impact.
Lex Fridman and Diana Walsh Pasulka as one of the most influential philosophers, discussing his ideas and impact.
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#149 – Diana Walsh Pasulka: Aliens, Technology, Religion, and the Nature of Belief
Mentioned by the speaker while discussing Nietzsche's work.
Response to Philosophy Tube
Mentioned by Jon Brooks for popularizing the concept of amor fati and linking it to eternal recurrence.
Amor Fati: The Stoic Art of Loving Your Fate – Ultimate Guide
Mentioned by the speaker as the podcast's subject, focusing on book three.
The Gay Science #10 (III.108-III.113)
Mentioned when discussing Nietzsche's epistemological critique against scientific positivism.
The Gay Science #11 (III.114-III.124)
Mentioned by the speaker as a work representing the completion of his convalescence.
94: Nietzsche Reviews His Own Books
Mentioned by the podcast host as a book that will be discussed in future episodes of the podcast.
Wandering Above a Sea of Fog #4
Mentioned by the host when discussing Nietzsche's views on the 'genius of the species'.
Anti-Christmas Special
Mentioned as a work by Nietzsche, often considered his first magnum opus, introducing the eternal return and the declaration "God is dead."
Love Never Faileth (Redux)
Mentioned in the context of Nietzsche's views on Socrates.
75: Socrates’ Apology
Mentioned by Jim Madden , who quotes a passage from "The Gay Science" to illustrate a point about classical antiquity's view of slavery.
Aristotle's Politics | Book 1, Part 2
Mentioned in the podcast introduction as the subject of the episode.
The Gay Science #14 (III.148-III.175)
