The Birth of Tragedy
Friedrich Nietzsche
"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.
Duration - 4h 13m.
Author - Friedrich Nietzsche.
Narrator - Andrew Jackson.
Published Date - Monday, 01 January 2024.
Copyright - © 2024 Loudly ©.
Location:
United States
Description:
"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. Duration - 4h 13m. Author - Friedrich Nietzsche. Narrator - Andrew Jackson. Published Date - Monday, 01 January 2024. Copyright - © 2024 Loudly ©.
Language:
English
Opening Credits
Duration:00:00:06
Chapter 1
Duration:00:10:18
Chapter 2
Duration:00:07:30
Chapter 3
Duration:00:07:34
Chapter 4
Duration:00:08:18
Chapter 5
Duration:00:11:58
Chapter 6
Duration:00:07:47
Chapter 7
Duration:00:11:05
Chapter 8
Duration:00:14:00
Chapter 9
Duration:00:12:47
Chapter 10
Duration:00:07:22
Chapter 11
Duration:00:12:11
Chapter 12
Duration:00:12:44
Chapter 13
Duration:00:07:10
Chapter 14
Duration:00:09:11
Chapter 15
Duration:00:10:45
Chapter 16
Duration:00:12:44
Chapter 17
Duration:00:12:31
Chapter 18
Duration:00:08:56
Chapter 19
Duration:00:17:16
Chapter 20
Duration:00:06:03
Chapter 21
Duration:00:14:52
Chapter 22
Duration:00:09:16
Chapter 23
Duration:00:09:23
Chapter 24
Duration:00:09:00
Chapter 25
Duration:00:02:59