Nietzsche's Critique of Modernity

Undergraduate

After devoting several sessions to Nietzsche’s first published book, The Birth of Tragedy, we focus on his mature philosophical thought, emphasizing his critique of modernity. Our examination of that critique gives special attention to Nietzsche’s notions of tragedy (early and late), genealogy, the will to power, the eternal recurrence, the overman, the free spirit, and nihilism. Prerequisite: 1 course in Philosophy HU W 4pm-5:55pm