The Antichrist

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 1895

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Summary

Background

Chapter Summaries & Analyses

Introduction

Preface-Section 9

Sections 10-19

Sections 20-29

Sections 30-41

Sections 42-52

Sections 53-62

Key Figures

Themes

Index of Terms

Important Quotes

Essay Topics

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Discussion Questions

Essay Topics

H.L. Mencken describes The Antichrist as Friedrich Nietzsche’s most coherent work, with a clear arc in its argument. Describe your view of this narrative: Who are the protagonists and antagonists? Are there clear “acts” within the “story?” Where does Nietzsche place his story’s climax?

Are there any individuals living today that Nietzsche might call “Hyperboreans”? Who are they, and why do you believe they qualify for the title?

Discuss Nietzsche’s retelling of the Garden of Eden myth in Section 48—specifically, his claim that womanhood is key to science. Why do you think he made this claim?