BASC50051 - Nietzsche's Thus Spoke Zarathustra

Course Description

Nietzsche considered his work Thus Spoke Zarathustra to be his best and most important. Structured as a fictional "gospel" of the first prophet of monotheism, Zarathustra, who has come back to "correct his error," the work, thought-provoking and sometimes poignant and even funny, for all its interpretive challenges represents the fullest presentation of his philosophical position. We will engage in a close critical reading of the entire work.

Please note that the time for this course is 2-5:15 PM CT.

Notes

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Prerequisites

At least two years of the Basic Program Core Curriculum.