Pious Nietzsche: decadence and Dionysian faith

Introduction: improvising pietism -- The prayers and tears of young Fritz -- The euthanasia of Christianity -- The piety of Zarathustra -- Nietzsche's decadence -- Socrates' fate -- Wagner's redemption -- Paul's revenge -- Deconstructing the redeemer -- Nietzsche's musical a...

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Main Author: Benson, Bruce Ellis 1960- (Author)
Format: Print Book
Language:English
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Published: Bloomington [u.a.] Indiana Univ. Press 2008
In:Year: 2008
Series/Journal:Indiana series in the philosophy of religion
Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains:B Nietzsche, Friedrich 1844-1900 / Religion
Further subjects:B Nietzsche, Friedrich Wilhelm (1844-1900)
B Nietzsche, Friedrich Wilhelm 1844-1900
B Religion
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Summary:Introduction: improvising pietism -- The prayers and tears of young Fritz -- The euthanasia of Christianity -- The piety of Zarathustra -- Nietzsche's decadence -- Socrates' fate -- Wagner's redemption -- Paul's revenge -- Deconstructing the redeemer -- Nietzsche's musical askēsis -- We, too, are still pious
Item Description:Includes bibliographical references and index
ISBN:0253349648