Nietzsche and Tragedy

Ancient Greek Theater

Walter Kaufmann once made the interesting observation of how Friedrich Nietzsche’s work differs from those of common philosophers in that his content is easily readable but complex to understand, reversing the established dynamics of philosophic writing. It is this form of diction and eloquence which characterizes Nietzsche as a thinker, creating a body of work with one of the most unique voices in history. Nietzsche’s affection with the proper use…