In the twentieth century, we often think of Nietzsche, nihilism, and the death of God as inextricably connected. But, in this pathbreaking work, Michael Allen Gillespie argues that Nietzsche, in fact, misunderstood nihilism, and that his misunderstanding has misled nearly all su…
Schmidt examines the reception of Nietzsche's Will to Power by major 20th century authors (including Kafka, Mann, and Musil) and engages in a source-based critique of Nietzsche's ideas. Considering Nietzsche's work in its historical context, its ideological and politically preju…
Schmidt examines the reception of Nietzsche's Will to Power by major 20th century authors (including Kafka, Mann, and Musil) and engages in a source-based critique of Nietzsche's ideas. Considering Nietzsche's work in its historical context, its ideological and politically preju…
The monstrosity of Christ: paradox or dialectic?
by Žižek, Slavoj, Milbank, John, Davis, Creston
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In 'The Monstrosity of Christ', a militant Marxist atheist (Žižek) and a 'radical orthodox' Christian theologian (Milbank) square off on everything from the meaning of theology and Christ to the war machine of corporate mafia.
A collection of essays that examine Nietzsche's response to contemporary nihilism. It examines Nietzsche's analysis of and response to contemporary nihilism, the sense that nothing has value or meaning.