The Partially Examined Life Philosophy Podcast

Episode 119: Nietzsche on Tragedy and the Psychology of Art (Part Three)

The Partially Examined Life Philosophy Podcast

Pt 3 of 3 on Nietzsche's The Birth of Tragedy on the evils according to Nietzsche of "Socratism," i.e. scientific optimism: Everything useful, beautiful, and good must be reasonable, fodder for scientific investigation. Why would Greek tragedy show us that this Enlightenment ideal is somehow misguided? Attend Watch the Aftershow featuring Dr. Greg Sadler and Seth Paskin. Listen to parts one and two.

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