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Untimely Reflections #30: Weltgeist - Aesthetics of Schopenhauer & Nietzsche

The Nietzsche Podcast

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Luxury of Tragedy: Nietzsche's Philosophical Insights

Exploring Nietzsche's evolution in thinking regarding tragedy and art, the chapter delves into the luxury of experiencing tragedy as a joyous overflow, contrasting traditional views of catharsis. It discusses the Dionysian elements in Greek culture and Nietzsche's reinterpretation of philosophy as a form of art for a confident society. The narrative dissects Nietzsche's critique of Socrates, highlighting the shift from subjective value creation to objective truth in philosophical thought.

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