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The Birth Of Tragedy (Readings Classics)
[Paperback - 2023]
friedrich nietzsche
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Publisher: Readings | ISBN: 9786275100447 | Pages: 108
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The Birth of Tragedy explores the profound interplay between the Apollonian and Dionysian forces in ancient Greek culture. Published in 1872, this foundational work unveils Nietzsche s early philosophical insights, examining the tension between order (Apollonian) and chaos (Dionysian) in artistic expression. Drawing on Greek mythology and drama, Nietzsche contends that the synthesis of these opposing elements births true artistic genius. A pioneering text, it not only marks Nietzsche s intellectual maturation but also lays the groundwork for his subsequent philosophical inquiries. The Birth of Tragedy is an essential work for those delving into Nietzschean thought and the origins of Western aesthetics.

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Friedrich Nietzsche was a German philosopher and a cultural critic. He was born on October 15, 1844, in Rocken, Saxony, Kingdom of Prussia. His works criticise the traditional European morality, religious values as well as conventional philosophical ideas associated with modernity. He is often seen as a predecessor to late modern thinkers like Marx and Freud, because of his psychological analyses of false consciousness. He proposed many original theories positing an alternative morality and ideas which would bring forth a cultural renewal. His notable works include The Birth of Tragedy out of the Spirit of Music (1872), The Gay Science (1882), Thus Spoke Zarathustra (1883–5), Beyond Good and Evil (1886), On the Genealogy of Morality (1887), Twilight of the Idols (1888) and The Wagner Case (1888). In 1889, Nietzsche suffered a mental breakdown. Eleven years later, he died on August 25, 1900, in Weimar, German Empire

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