The varieties of sick experience: Nietzsche, James, and the art of health

Authors

  • Jason Wirth

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.15448/1984-6746.2009.1.5070

Keywords:

Convalescença. Deus. Doença. Experiência religiosa. Saúde.

Abstract

The essay seeks to bring William James into dialogue with Friedrich Nietzsche around the issue of the nature of sickness, and its overcoming or convalescence. It is, at first glance, folly to reconcile religious rebirth with the convalescence that led Nietzsche to the “great health.” To try and see beyond this folly, we will consider carefully the site in which health emerges for both thinkers. This discussion is further motivated by an interest in the prospects for religion after the death of God.

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Published

2009-04-30

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Wirth, J. (2009). The varieties of sick experience: Nietzsche, James, and the art of health. Veritas (Porto Alegre), 54(1). https://doi.org/10.15448/1984-6746.2009.1.5070

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Vol. 54 No. 1 (2009): Ethics, political philosophy and philosophy of religion

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