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Compassion and Crisis: The Parallels of Nietzsche and Van Gogh
This chapter explores the contrasting views of compassion held by Friedrich Nietzsche and Vincent van Gogh, particularly during their respective crises. It highlights Nietzsche's surprising empathy for a suffering horse alongside Van Gogh's dramatic mental breakdown, revealing symbolic connections between their experiences.