The Mask of Enlightenment: Nietzsche's Zarathustra

Focusing on Nietzsche's "Zarathustra," this study by Stanley Rosen explores its profound implications for philosophical and political change. It reveals Nietzsche's provocative ideas about transforming humanity by replacing the current decadent race with a new one. Rosen analyzes the complex rhetoric and esoteric messages within the text, situating it within the broader contexts of Greek, Christian, Enlightenment, and postmodernist thought, offering insights into its significance and the challenges of interpretation.