“I admit that the generation which produced Stalin, Auschwitz and Hiroshima will take some beating, but the radical and universal consciousness of the death of God is still ahead of us. Perhaps we shall have to colonise the stars before it is finally borne in upon us that God is not out there.”
Quote by R. J. Hollingdale
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R. J. Hollingdale
R. J. Hollingdale (full name Reginald John Hollingdale, October 20, 1930 – September 28, 2001) was a renowned British biographer, translator, and Nietzsche scholar. He is best known for his translations of Friedrich Nietzsche's works, which are widely regarded as among the most accurate and readable in English. Hollingdale also authored several biographies and critical studies on Nietzsche, such as 'Nietzsche: The Man and His Philosophy,' significantly contributing to the dissemination of Nietzsche's ideas in the English-speaking world. His work extended to translating other German philosophers and writers, maintaining a rigorous yet accessible style. Hollingdale's scholarship remains highly respected for its fidelity and clarity. more
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