About This Novel
In the book, Nietzsche created the important concepts of "Apollinian spirit" and "Dionysian spirit", using this as an entry point to reinterpret ancient Greek culture with a unique perspective and wise language, and then explore the origin, essence and function of art and even the meaning of life. Nietzsche believed that the art of Apollo (Apollo) is manifested in sculptures and epics, which is a dream art; the art of Dionysus (Dionysus) is manifested in music, which is the art of drunkenness. Greek tragedy originated from the chorus of Dionysian sacrifices and was the product of the fusion of "Apollinian spirit" and "Dionysian spirit". Nietzsche regarded the "Dionysian spirit" as the fundamental foundation of Greek art, that is, "the affirmation of life... The will to life that rejoices in the endlessness of its vitality." He believes that when Greek tragedy reached its peak, the enemy that caused its demise also emerged, that is, the critical spirit of Greek Enlightenment philosophy represented by Socrates. Greek tragedy "died to destruction" in the opposition between Dionysus and Socrates, but Nietzsche predicted that the "Dionysian spirit" will surely reappear, and a new tragic era will surely come.
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Official(3)Scraped 12d ago
If you want to be remembered by future generations, the best way is to become a great man. Only through your own achievements and fame can you transcend time and death and be remembered by future generations forever. But it's not that easy.
The vulgarization of art led to the decline of Greek tragedy and the rise of comedy. This is an inevitable trend. It can be seen from many things
Heraclitus was a wise man among truth seekers, he was very sober. Not interested in the truths and mysteries explored by others. He only belongs to his own exploration
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Official(3)Scraped 12d ago
If you want to be remembered by future generations, the best way is to become a great man. Only through your own achievements and fame can you transcend time and death and be remembered by future generations forever. But it's not that easy.
The vulgarization of art led to the decline of Greek tragedy and the rise of comedy. This is an inevitable trend. It can be seen from many things
Heraclitus was a wise man among truth seekers, he was very sober. Not interested in the truths and mysteries explored by others. He only belongs to his own exploration
