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Friedrich Nietzsche

Philosopher critiqued for his views on art and morality.

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Friedrich Nietzsche shows up with force in Chapter VIII. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Mentioned in the context of the 'Übermenschen' concept used by those who openly deny the common people's right to art.
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