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God is Dead. God Remains Dead. And We Have Killed Him.
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"Part I is taken from The will to power, which was based on Nietzsche's notebooks and published posthumously in 1901. Translation c2017." -- Colophon.
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In God is Dead. God Remains Dead. And We Have Killed Him., renowned philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche explores profound and controversial themes central to the existential movement. The work is a searing critique of religion, morality, and the profound shift in human consciousness that ensues with the death of God. Nietzsche posits a world where traditional beliefs are no longer tenable, urging humanity to forge a path driven by individual responsibility and self-overcoming.
Delivered with Nietzsche's trademark intensity and eloquence, the narrative takes readers on an intellectual voyage into the recesses of human thought, challenging them to confront the implications of a godless universe. The philosopher imagines a brilliant future where individuals are no longer shackled by the dictates of an omnipotent deity but are instead free to carve out their own destinies, embracing life with a newfound sense of freedom and purpose.
"We have left dry land and put out to sea! We have burned the bridge behind us - what is more, we have burned the land behind us!" Nietzsche proclaims, illustrating the irrevocable departure from the safe harbours of established dogmas to the uncharted waters of individual autonomy and existential exploration.
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God is Dead. God Remains Dead. And We Have Killed Him. is an essential read for anyone interested in philosophy, theology, and the profound questions concerning human existence. Nietzsche's insights continue to resonate, compelling readers to examine the very foundation of their beliefs and the trajectory of human progress.
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God is Dead. God Remains Dead. And We Have Killed Him. by Friedrich Nietzsche is praised for its profound exploration of existential themes and critique of modern morality. Readers commend its challenging ideas, though some find the dense philosophical content demanding. Overall, it is recognised for its impact on contemporary thought.
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ISBN: 9780241472842
Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 24 September 2020
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Penguin Classics
Contributors:
- Translated by Michael A. Scarpitti
- Translated by R. Kevin Hill
Audience: General / adult, Tertiary education, Professional and scholarly
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 5.0mm
Width: 110.0mm
Height: 178.0mm
Weight: 81g
Pages: 128
About the Author
Friedrich Nietzsche (1844-1900) was born near Leipzig in 1844. When he was only twenty-four he was appointed to the chair of classical philology at Basel University. Works published in the 1880s include The Gay Science, Thus Spoke Zarathustra, Beyond Good and Evil, On the Genealogy of Morals, Twilight of the Idols and The Antichrist. In January 1889, Nietzsche collapsed on a street in Turin and was subsequently institutionalized, spending the rest of his life in a condition of mental and physical paralysis. Works published after his death in 1900 include Will to Power, based on his notebooks, and Ecce Homo, his autobiography.
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