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EPISODE · Jun 13, 2026 · 36 MIN

The Birth of Tragedy An Attempt At Self-Criticism

from The Nietzsche Library · host Friedrich Wilhelm Nietzsche

In which a restless and questioning mind, set against the thunderous backdrop of war, grapples with the mysterious origins of Greek tragedy, the nature of pessimism, and the enigmatic Dionysian spirit that challenges conventional morality and aesthetic understanding. This reflective and candid self-criticism reveals the youthful fervour and imperfections of an earlier work, while affirming a profound opposition to morality's denial of life and a call to embrace the tragic, the artistic, and the laughter that transcends resignation.

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