{"product_id":"9788417200930","title":"THE VOICE OF AN UNKNOWN GOD","description":"\u003ch2\u003eTHE VOICE OF AN UNKNOWN GOD\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis essay explores the intense controversy surrounding the publication of Friedrich Nietzsche's \"The Birth of Tragedy,\" a work that revolutionized philosophy, music, and philology. Germán Sucar analyzes how Nietzsche challenged the academic canons of his time by proposing a new interpretation of ancient Greek culture, confronting figures such as Ulrich von Wilamowitz-Möllendorff. The reader will discover the keys to a debate that marked a turning point in Western thought, combining erudition with intellectual passion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe book focuses on the controversy generated by Nietzsche's first major work, \"The Birth of Tragedy,\" published in 1872. In it, Nietzsche argued that Greek tragedy emerged from the tension between the Apollonian (order, reason) and the Dionysian (chaos, emotion), a thesis that collided head-on with dominant classical philology. Sucar unravels the arguments of the critics, especially the young philologist Wilamowitz, and Nietzsche’s responses, showing how this debate was not merely academic, but involved profound questions about the nature of art, music (especially the work of Wagner), and truth. Through a rigorous analysis, the author reconstructs the intellectual context of the 19th century and Nietzsche's struggle to be recognized as a philosopher beyond the limits of traditional philology.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eMain Themes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe controversy between Nietzsche and Wilamowitz as a key episode in the history of classical philology.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe reinterpretation of Greek culture: the conflict between the Apollonian and the Dionysian.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe relationship between philosophy, music, and art in Nietzsche's thought.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe crisis of philology as an academic discipline in the 19th century.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe influence of Richard Wagner and Romantic aesthetics on Nietzsche's early work.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is it recommended for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis book is aimed at readers interested in philosophy, especially Nietzsche's work, as well as students and professionals in classical philology, musicology, and art theory. It will also be attractive to those who wish to understand the intellectual debates that shaped modern thought, and to those seeking a detailed analysis of a controversy that remains relevant in the study of culture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this book offers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA deep understanding of the controversy that defined Nietzsche's early career and its impact on philology.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eKeys to interpreting \"The Birth of Tragedy\" from a historical and critical perspective.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAn analysis of how music and philosophy intertwine in Nietzschean thought.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eIntellectual context of the 19th century, including the tensions between academic tradition and new currents of thought.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAn updated view of a debate that remains relevant for understanding the relationship between art and truth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAuthor: SUCAR, GERMAN\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublisher: SLOPER, S.L\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eLanguage: Spanish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eSubject: LITERARY ESSAYS\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eCollection: LA NOCHE POLAR\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eBinding: Paperback\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublication date: November 2023\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eNumber of pages: 300\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 515 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eEditorial Review\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a rigorous and well-documented essay that sheds light on a fundamental episode in the history of thought. Germán Sucar manages to balance erudition with an accessible narrative, making it a valuable read for both specialists and philosophy enthusiasts. The work stands out for its ability to contextualize the controversy and show its implications beyond the academic sphere, offering a perspective that enriches the understanding of Nietzsche and his legacy.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SLOPER, S.L","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53407441092955,"sku":"9788417200930","price":14.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/978841720093.jpg?v=1781855979","url":"https:\/\/kalamobooks.com\/en\/products\/9788417200930","provider":"Kalamo Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}