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Twilight of the Idols

Twilight of the Idols

By: Friedrich Nietzsche
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 In Twilight of the Idols, Nietzsche offers a powerful critique of the old truths that have long dominated our thinking. As he notes in Ecce Homo, this work serves as a swift guide to understanding how the world has been turned upside down before his time. The “Idols” he refers to represent the outdated beliefs that are now crumbling. This book stands as a vital resource for anyone seeking to grasp the essence of Nietzsche’s philosophy. Here, he masterfully engages in the transvaluation of values, wielding his language with precision and depth. However, be warned this is not an easy read. It demands a thoughtful and prepared reader, one ready to tackle the complex and often elusive ideas Nietzsche presents.Copyright Politics, Philosophy, Religion
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  • 014 - Things I owe to the Ancients

    014 - Things I owe to the Ancients
    Feb 10 2026
    In Twilight of the Idols, Nietzsche offers a powerful critique of the old truths that have long dominated our thinking. As he notes in Ecce Homo, this work serves as a swift guide to understanding how the world has been turned upside down before his time. The “Idols” he refers to represent the outdated beliefs that are now crumbling. This book stands as a vital resource for anyone seeking to grasp the essence of Nietzsche’s philosophy. Here, he masterfully engages in the transvaluation of values, wielding his language with precision and depth. However, be warned this is not an easy read. It demands a thoughtful and prepared reader, one ready to tackle the complex and often elusive ideas Nietzsche presents.
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    21 mins
  • 013 - Skirmishes in a War with the Age pt 4

    013 - Skirmishes in a War with the Age pt 4
    Feb 10 2026
    In Twilight of the Idols, Nietzsche offers a powerful critique of the old truths that have long dominated our thinking. As he notes in Ecce Homo, this work serves as a swift guide to understanding how the world has been turned upside down before his time. The “Idols” he refers to represent the outdated beliefs that are now crumbling. This book stands as a vital resource for anyone seeking to grasp the essence of Nietzsche’s philosophy. Here, he masterfully engages in the transvaluation of values, wielding his language with precision and depth. However, be warned this is not an easy read. It demands a thoughtful and prepared reader, one ready to tackle the complex and often elusive ideas Nietzsche presents.
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    27 mins
  • 012 - Skirmishes in a War with the Age pt 3

    012 - Skirmishes in a War with the Age pt 3
    Feb 10 2026
    In Twilight of the Idols, Nietzsche offers a powerful critique of the old truths that have long dominated our thinking. As he notes in Ecce Homo, this work serves as a swift guide to understanding how the world has been turned upside down before his time. The “Idols” he refers to represent the outdated beliefs that are now crumbling. This book stands as a vital resource for anyone seeking to grasp the essence of Nietzsche’s philosophy. Here, he masterfully engages in the transvaluation of values, wielding his language with precision and depth. However, be warned this is not an easy read. It demands a thoughtful and prepared reader, one ready to tackle the complex and often elusive ideas Nietzsche presents.
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    29 mins
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