Among my writings my Zarathustra stands by itself. Often referred to as one of the first existentialist philosophers along with Søren Kierkegaard (1813–1855).įrom the Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy. It is with this modern world in mind that Nietzsche wrote his masterpiece, Thus Spoke Zarathustra, representing his attempt to restore the sanctity and dignity of human existence in a spiritually destitute modern world. Central to his philosophy is the idea of “life-affirmation,” which involves a questioning of all doctrines that drain life's expansive energies, however socially prevalent those views might be. Considered one of the most peculiar works in the Western philosophical tradition, Thus Spoke Zarathustra follows a mock-gospel style that conveys the sayings and doings of the title. He was interested in the enhancement of individual and cultural health, and believed in life, creativity, power, and the realities of the world we live in, rather than those situated in a world beyond. Thus Spoke Zarathustra: A Book for None and All is a philosophical novel written by Friedrich Nietzsche that was published in four volumes between 18. From the Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy Friedrich Wilhelm Nietzsche (Ph.D., Philology, Leipzig University, 1869) was a German philosopher of the late 19th century who challenged the foundations of Christianity and traditional morality.

Often referred to as one of the first existentialist philosophers along with Søren Kierkegaard (1813–1855). He was interested in the enhancement of individual and cultural health, and believed in life, creativity, power, and the realities of the world we live in, rather than those situated in a world beyond. Friedrich Wilhelm Nietzsche (Ph.D., Philology, Leipzig University, 1869) was a German philosopher of the late 19th century who challenged the foundations of Christianity and traditional morality.

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