The Varieties of Religious Experience · Character
Friedrich Nietzsche
German philosopher, cited on the psychology of morality and religion.
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Also known as Nietzsche, 220 Poor Nietzsche
First appearance: lecture i religion and neurology
Friedrich Nietzsche shows up with force in Lectures XIV and XV: The Value of Saintliness. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Critic of saintly impulses, contrasting them with the warrior ideal.
Friedrich Nietzsche first appears in 0003 lecture i religion and neurology.
In Lectures XIV and XV: The Value of Saintliness: Critic of saintly impulses, contrasting them with the warrior ideal.
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Alline’s psychological peak occurs as he confronts the utter futility of his own efforts—his seeking, praying,…
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