Nietzsche's Gods: Critical and Constructive Perspectives

Nietzsche's thought is still controversial about the place (or absence) of God. This volume discusses his arguments about God, theology, and religion, engaging with alternative models and discussing diversity in relation to faith. It examines his genealogy of religion and his claims about the history of Western thought, as well as the reception of his arguments by religious and non-religious thinkers.

Format: Hardback
Length: 310 pages
Publication date: 24 October 2022
Publisher: De Gruyter

The notion of God's presence or absence in Nietzsche's philosophy remains a central and contentious topic. Nietzsche's famous proclamation of "the death of God" is widely recognized as one of the most iconic and parodied slogans in modern philosophy, encapsulating the loss of religious faith in the nineteenth century. However, the nature of Nietzsche's own "theology" remains somewhat unclear. This volume aims to engage with Nietzsche's arguments concerning God, theology, and religion. It extends the discussion to explore Nietzsche's engagement with alternative models of God, such as ancient Greek religions, as well as his considerations of diversity (race, class, gender, sex) in relation to religion. The chapters in this volume examine Nietzsche's genealogy of religion and his claims about the place of God and theology in the history of Western thought, including his interpretations of the faith of Christians and Plato. Additionally, the volume explores Nietzsche's engagements with alternative conceptions of God and evaluates the historical and contemporary reception of his arguments by religious and non-religious thinkers. By examining these aspects, the volume seeks to assess the extent to which Nietzsche's philosophy of God speaks to the challenges of today's globalized philosophy and religion.

Weight: 636g
Dimension: 164 x 242 x 24 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783110610260