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Single Idea 18319

[from 'Twilight of the Idols' by Friedrich Nietzsche, in 22. Metaethics / B. Value / 2. Values / g. Love ]

Full Idea

The spiritualization of sensuality is called 'love': it is a great triumph over Christianity.

Gist of Idea

Love is the spiritualisation of sensuality

Source

Friedrich Nietzsche (Twilight of the Idols [1889], 4.3)

Book Reference

Nietzsche,Friedrich: 'Twilight of the Idols and The Anti-Christ', ed/tr. Hollingdale,R.J. [Penguin 1972], p.43


A Reaction

I'm not quite clear what 'spiritualization' means, particularly when it comes from Nietzsche.