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The Western Canon's Nature
- The Western Canon comprises influential works shaping societal imagination and conversations.
- It remains fluid and debatable, with ongoing negotiations about its contents.
Advantages of the Western Canon
- The Western Canon offers time-tested works, allowing participation in enduring conversations.
- It acts as a mirror, reflecting human nature and timeless truths.
Nietzsche's Lasting Impact
- Jared Henderson finds Nietzsche's worldview abhorrent but acknowledges the importance of reading his works.
- He emphasizes learning from history to avoid reinventing discarded ideas.