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Nietzsche's Death of God: Implications and Responses
This chapter examines the philosophical contrasts between Nietzsche's declaration of the 'death of God' and the responses of various thinkers, particularly modern theologians. It highlights Nietzsche's critique of 19th-century Christianity and explores the challenges posed to authentic belief, while considering the concepts of decadence and self-creation in relation to different religions. Through dialogues with figures like Karl Jaspers and St. Thomas Aquinas, the chapter probes the complexities of faith and truth in a changing modern landscape.