Friedrich Nietzsche

Context:

Tom Holland discusses how Nietzsche published this book at age 28, contrasting Dionysus with Apollo and arguing that Greek civilization cannot be understood by emphasizing only light and beauty without recognizing its Dionysian qualities.

Context:

His philosophical writings are referenced extensively, including his concept of 'slave morality' and a direct quote about 'God on the cross' being 'the formula' that 'promised a transvaluation of all ancient values.'