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Birth of Tragedy, The - Friedrich Nietzsche

Birth of Tragedy, The

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Published: 29th February 2024

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"The Birth of Tragedy or Hellenism and Pessimism" is a seminal work by the German philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche, first published in 1872. In this book, Nietzsche explores the origins and essence of Greek tragedy, arguing that it emerged from the fusion of two artistic principles: the Apollonian, representing order, rationality, and beauty; and the Dionysian, representing chaos, intoxication, and ecstasy. He contrasts these concepts with the rationality of Socratic philosophy and explores the cultural implications of this shift. Nietzsche also introduces the idea of the "Dionysian man," who embraces life's suffering and contradictions with a tragic, yet affirmative, spirit.

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