{"product_id":"pious-nietzsche-decadence-and-dionysian-faith-philosophy-of-religion-0253218748","title":"Pious Nietzsche: Decadence and Dionysian Faith (Philosophy of Religion)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0253218748\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Benson, Bruce Ellis\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e New\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBruce Ellis Benson puts forward the surprising idea that Nietzsche was never a godless nihilist, but was instead deeply religious. But how does Nietzsche affirm life and faith in the midst of decadence and decay? Benson looks carefully at Nietzsche's life history and views of three decadents, Socrates, Wagner, and Paul, to come to grips with his pietistic turn. Key to this understanding is Benson's interpretation of the powerful effect that Nietzsche thinks music has on the human spirit. Benson claims that Nietzsche's improvisations at the piano were emblematic of the Dionysian or frenzied, ecstatic state he sought, but was ultimately unable to achieve, before he descended into madness. For its insights into questions of faith, decadence, and transcendence, this book is an important contribution to Nietzsche studies, philosophy, and religion.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mia Karts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51702107111712,"sku":"NEW0253218748","price":28.83,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0980\/7426\/3840\/files\/71BwIFnCAEL.jpg?v=1779387851","url":"https:\/\/miakarts.com\/products\/pious-nietzsche-decadence-and-dionysian-faith-philosophy-of-religion-0253218748","provider":"Miakarts Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}