PHIL5245 · Philosophy
Morrissey College of Arts & Sciences
This seminar examines the thought of the late 19th century philosopher, Friedrich Nietzsche. Through a careful examination of the major themes and development of Nietzsches work, we will explore his original contributions to aesthetics, morality, religion, and psychology. Reading Nietzsche as a critic of both Christianity and modernity, we will assess his attempts to define and solve the problem of nihilism. Beyond his own work, we will survey the considerable impact Nietzsche had on the politics, art, and intellectual culture of the 20th century and the astonishing relevance of his ideas today. Satisfies the following distribution requirement(s) for Philosophy: Ethics & Values, History of Philosophy.
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