An overview on the Nietzsche’s evolution during the relation with Wagner
Vol.10,No.1(2019)
Nietzsche and Wagner's relationship has been repeatedly analyzed in recent decades. Several philosophical, social, psychological and artistic aspects of this relation have been explained in detail in articles and books. This article attempts to investigate the hidden parts of this relation, relying on the documents left behind by Nietzsche on the one hand and on the other hand the assessments performed on the attitude of Wagner. In the other words, the main objective here is to distinguish unclear influences of this complicated relationship, taking into account the notable documents and signs, left behind by Nietzsche. Their fundamental views from their thoughts border that is certainly the music to the realms of politics and sociology are concisely investigated. The similarities and differences are analyzed between their opinion, based on their philosophical requirements. The time journey has been supposed as the key parameter time during the relationship and it has been tried to study its evolutionary trend. The main aim is to demonstrate the variations in Nietzsche’s vision from Wagner along the time. Nietzsche and Wagner's drama has a three-act theater: the commitment, seduction and freedom.
Nietzsche; Wagner; Aesthetics; Music
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