Nietzsche's Illness
Charlie Huenemann
Utah State University
August 2, 2008
Abstract:
This essay recounts recent psychiatric literature about the probable causes of Nietzsche's collapse, endorsing the conclusion that it was not syphilis. The essay then explores the role of madness in Nietzsche's philosophy, and also explores to what extent some sort of madness - whether psychological or philosophical - influenced his later philosophy.
Keywords: Nietzsche, syphilis, insanity, madness, rausch
working papers series
Suggested Citation
Huenemann, Charlie, Nietzsche's Illness (August 2, 2008). Available at SSRN: http://ssrn.com/abstract=1197382
