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Why Think? | Fr. Gregory Pine, O.P.

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Exploring Nihilism Through 'The Seawolf'

This chapter dives into the concept of nihilism through Jack London's novel 'The Seawolf,' focusing on the character Wolf Larson as a representation of brute force and Nietzsche's Ubermensch. Quotations from the book are analyzed to illustrate Larson's reductionistic perspective on life, contrasting with another character's attempt to find meaning and purpose in a seemingly futile existence.

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