Der letzte Jünger des Philosophen Dionysos

Taking issue with biographical interpretations of Nietzsche, Hödl shows that Nietzsche's critique of religion cannot be understood solely from the negative experiences of his religious socialisation. The author presents a survey of the theoretical bases of Nietzsche's critique of religion and develops the direction of his religious philosophy from these. It is based on a more comprehensive aesthetical-cultural philosophy and, after destroying the 'essence' shaped by religions, is directed towards opening a space for a new human determination after the end of the 'old ideal'. Nietzsche's self-references are not primarily to be interpreted 'biographically', but within the context of this systematic design.

Autorentext

Hans-Gerald Hödl, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin und Universität Wien, Österreich.

Klappentext

This study examines the significance of Nietzsche's references to his own life. They are related to the objective intentions of Nietzsche's philosophy, and are interpreted as being a part of them. The author takes up a position against one-sided attempts to derive the main topics of Nietzsche's thinking from his life, in particular from his childhood and adolescence.