• ISBN13: 9788124807088
• Binding: Paperback
• Subject: Religion and Philosophy
• Publisher: Atlantic Publishers & Distributors (P) Ltd
• Publisher Imprint: Peacock Books
• Publication Date: January 21, 2025
• Pages: 159
• Original Price: INR 225.0
• Language: English
• Edition: N/A
• Item Weight: 120 grams
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"Knowledge kills action; action requires the veils of illusion." The Birth of Tragedy by Friedrich Nietzsche explores the origins of Greek tragedy and its profound impact on Western culture. Published in 1872, this philosophical work examines the dual forces of Apollo and Dionysus, representing order and chaos, reason and irrationality. Nietzsche argues that Greek tragedy emerged from the tension between these two gods, leading to art that transcends mere entertainment to engage with the depths of human existence. Through this analysis, Nietzsche critiques the dominance of rationalism in Western thought, foreshadowing his later ideas on the "will to power" and the "Übermensch". The Birth of Tragedy is a foundational text in Nietzsche's philosophical journey and remains essential in understanding the interplay of art, culture and human experience.

Friedrich Nietzsche (1844–1900) was a pioneering German philosopher, poet and cultural critic whose provocative ideas profoundly influenced the course of modern thought. A bold challenger of established norms, Nietzsche questioned traditional religious, moral and philosophical values, famously proclaiming the “death of God” and urging humanity to confront a world without absolute truths. His concepts of the will to power, the Übermensch (or “Superman”), and eternal recurrence continue to provoke debate and inspire generations of thinkers, writers and artists. Nietzsche’s work laid the groundwork for major 20th-century intellectual movements, including existentialism, postmodernism and nihilism. Noteworthy works by Friedrich Nietzsche: • Thus Spoke Zarathustra (1883–1885) • Beyond Good and Evil (1886) • The Birth of Tragedy (1872)

• 1. Introduction….................................................................1
• 2. An Attempt at Self-Criticism….........................................17
• 3. The Birth of Tragedy from the Spirit of Music…................29
• 4. The Birth of Tragedy…....................................................31
• 5. Appendix......................................................................147
• 6. Translator’s Note..........................................................153