God is Dead. God Remains Dead. And We Have Killed Him.
(Autor) Friedrich NietzscheGrounded in his famous notion that "God is dead," a selection from Nietzsche's most personal book, The Joyous Science Nietzsche's devastating demolition of religion would have seismic consequences for future generations. With God dead, he envisages a brilliant future for humanity: one in which individuals would at last be responsible for their destinies. Throughout history, some books have changed the world. They have transformed the way we see ourselves - and each other. They have inspired debate, dissent, war and revolution. They have enlightened, outraged, provoked and comforted. They have enriched lives--and upended them. Now Penguin brings you a new set of the acclaimed Great Ideas, a curated library of selections from the works of the great thinkers, pioneers, radicals and visionaries whose ideas shook civilization and helped make us who we are.
Friedrich Nietzsche
Friedrich Nietzsche was a German philosopher, cultural critic, poet, and philologist, known for his profound influence on Western philosophy and literature. His most notable works include "Thus Spoke Zarathustra," "Beyond Good and Evil," and "The Birth of Tragedy." Nietzsche's writing style was characterized by his use of aphorisms, paradoxes, and poetic language, which challenged traditional philosophical conventions.
Nietzsche's contributions to literature include his exploration of existential themes, the concept of the "Ubermensch" (overman), and the reevaluation of moral values. His ideas on the will to power, eternal recurrence, and the death of God have had a lasting impact on literature, philosophy, and cultural criticism.
Nietzsche's most famous work, "Thus Spoke Zarathustra," is a philosophical novel that explores themes of individualism, self-overcoming, and the pursuit of meaning in a godless world. The book has been praised for its literary style and innovative approach to philosophical storytelling, cementing Nietzsche's legacy as one of the most influential thinkers of the modern era.
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