The Legend of Nietzsche's Syphilis

Richard Schain

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English

Praeger Publishers Inc
30 June 2001

Biography: general; Western philosophy: c 1600 to c 1900; Abnormal psychology; History of medicine; Venereal diseases

Series: Contributions in Medical Studies

In this unique exploration of Nietzsche's life and behavior, 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 Nietszche's behavioral and thought patterns. With an accessible writing style and close attention to detail, Schain offers important reasons for one to reevaluate the claims made regarding Nietzsche's mental illness.

Schain also explores another common diagnosis, namely, that of schizophrenia. While this diagnosis, seems more plausible than that of general paresis, it is still inadequate to fully explain the aberrant behavior and eventual mental deterioration of one of the leading Western philosophers of our time. By examining Nietzsche's life and challenging the medical opinions of the time, Schain lays the foundation for rigorous reexamination of the diagnoses of both general paresis and schizophrenia as causes for Nietzsche's actions, thoughts, and philosophies.

By: Richard Schain
Imprint: Praeger Publishers Inc
Country of Publication: United States
Volume: No. 46
Dimensions: Height: 235mm, Width: 156mm, Spine: 12mm
Weight: 425g
ISBN: 9780313319402
ISBN 10: 0313319405
Series: Contributions in Medical Studies
Pages: 152
Publication Date: 30 June 2001
Recommended Age: From 7 to 17 years
Audience: College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , Primary , Undergraduate
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

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.

Reviews for The Legend of Nietzsche's Syphilis

"?This well-written little book is an easy read with an informed and insightful summary account of the illness and suffering of an icon of Western civilization. General readers; lower-division undergraduates; professionals.?-Choice ""This well-written little book is an easy read with an informed and insightful summary account of the illness and suffering of an icon of Western civilization. General readers; lower-division undergraduates; professionals.""-Choice"