In this week’s podcast, New York writer Sheluyang Peng (Yang) joins me to explore the profound influence of Friedrich Nietzsche on American thought. We discuss his American Affairs article on Nietzsche’s eternal return in America.
From Emerson’s impact on him to the way his philosophy found similarities with American pragmatism to his role in shaping modern political and cultural landscapes, this episode uncovers Nietzsche’s surprising connections to American philosophy, theology, and even infamous historical events like the Leopold and Loeb case. Yang shares insights into how Nietzsche’s ideas resonate with both the left and the right, and why his philosophy remains relevant today.
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