The Legend of Nietzsche's Syphilis

By:

Richard Schain

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Hardback

Series:

Contributions in Medical Studies

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An exploration of the life and behaviour of Friedrich Nietzsche, in which Dr Richard Schain challenges the widely-held view that this important philosopher's actions and erratic writings were due to general paresis, or syphilis of the brain. The author offers a detailed biography of Nietzsche's life, at each major turning point offering his own thoughts regarding why the diagnosis of syphilis is unsatisfactory to explain Nietzsche's behavioural and thought patterns. With close attention to detail, Schain offers important reasons for one to re-evaluate the claims made regarding Nietzsche's mental illness. Schain also explores another common diagnosis, namely, that of schizophrenia. While this diagnosis, according to the author, seems more plausible than that of general paresis, it is still inadequate to fully explain the aberrant behaviour and eventual mental deterioration of one of the leading Western philosophers of our time. By both examining Nietzsche's life and challenging the medical opinions of the time period, Schain lays the foundation for rigorous re-examination of the diagnoses of both general paresis and schizophrenia as causes for Nietzsche's actions, thoughts and philosophies.

Author Biography:

RICHARD SCHAIN is currently a neurological consultant at a California State Hospital. He was formerly Professor of Neurology and Psychiatry at the University of Nebraska and Head of the Division of Child Neurology at the University of California, Los Angeles. He has published numerous articles, chapters, and books, including Neurology of Childhood Learning Disorders, Affirmations of Reality, and Philosophical Artwork.

Release date NZ

June 30th, 2001

Author

Richard Schain

Audiences

Professional & Vocational
Tertiary Education (US: College)

Interest Age

From 7 to 17 years

Pages

152

Series

Contributions in Medical Studies

Dimensions

152x229x12

ISBN-13

9780313319402

Product ID

7110835

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