Episode 343: The Devil Reads Nietzsche with Dr. Michael McEwen - Part Two

About this episode

The episode continues a discussion with Dr. Michael McEwen on Nietzsche's philosophical influences and their relevance today.

This week we continue our conversation with pastor, author, and publisher at B&H Academic, Dr. Michael McEwen about the influences of 19th-century German philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche. How did Nietzsche's thought correspond to social Darwinism? We talk further about Nietzsche's Ubermensch, his "will-to-power," and "eternal recurrence" and their influence on our culture today. Be sure to check out Michael's new book we're discussing! The Devil Reads Nietzsche - A Public Theology for the Post-Christian Age. Michael McEwen (PhD, Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary) is an author and publisher for B&H Academic and pastor of Hickory Grove Baptist Church in Trenton, Tennessee. Free Watchman Profile articles. The profiles provide an overview of the person and ideas as well as a concise biblical response. Charles Darwin Naturalism Scientism Deconstruction Atheism Richard Dawkins Nihilism Additional Resources: FREE : We are also offering a subscription to our 4-page bimonthly Profiles here: www.watchman.org/Free PROFILE NOTEBOOK : Order the complete collection of Watchman Fellowship Profiles (two volumes totalling over 700 pages -- from Astrology to Zen Buddhism) in either…

People in this episode

Hosts: James Walker, Daniel Ray

Guest: Dr. Michael McEwen

Topics covered

• Nietzsche
• social Darwinism
• Ubermensch
• will-to-power
• eternal recurrence
• cultural influence
• Christianity

Keywords

• Nietzsche
• social Darwinism
• Ubermensch
• will-to-power
• eternal recurrence
• Christianity
• cultural influence
• apologetics

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: B&H Academic

Books & works: The Devil Reads Nietzsche - A Public Theology for the Post-Christian Age

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