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Nietzsche and van Gogh with Brian Pines

Entitled Opinions (about Life and Literature)

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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.

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