Nietzsche’s Views on Apollonian & Dionysian
“All great things are done by artists, who perceive with their imaginations things which ordinary mortals cannot see.” — Friedrich Nietzsche
Nietzsche was fascinated with art during his lifetime. His thoughts were connected with the existence of Apollonian and Dionysian archetypes. He believed that these two concepts are universal in all people and nature.
Nietzsche’s views on Apollonian and Dionysian are a reflection of the duality that exists in all aspects of life. He believes this duality can be seen in all aspects of society, including art and culture.
To understand the connection between Nietzsche’s views on Apollonian and Dionysian, we must first understand what each philosophy means.
The word “Apollonian” is used to describe the rational side of a person. In contrast, “Dionysian” is used to describe an individual’s more instinctual side.
Nietzsche saw the Apollonian and Dionysian archetypes as two opposing forces necessary for art’s…
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