Nietzsche Was NOT an Atheist. He Was a Mystic

About this episode

The episode discusses Nietzsche's philosophical stance, arguing against the common perception of him as an atheist and presenting him as a mystic instead.

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Host: Johnathan Bi

Guest: Jeff Kripal

Topics covered

• Nietzsche
• mysticism
• philosophy
• morality
• Genealogy of Morality

Keywords

• Nietzsche
• atheism
• mysticism
• philosophy
• Genealogy of Morality
• Jeff Kripal

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