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Mentioned in 55 episodes

Thus Spoke Zarathustra

Book • 1891

The book details Zarathustra's descent from his mountain solitude to share his transformative ideas about humanity and existence.

Nietzsche explores themes such as the rejection of traditional moral values, individualism, and the concept of the Overman.

Zarathustra's interactions with various characters reveal his struggle to articulate his vision and confront prevailing societal values.

The book also delves into the existential test of the eternal recurrence of the same and the importance of self-overcoming and personal transformation.

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