what are philosophical works that require you to have read nietzsche to understand them?
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None really since Nietzsche is a hack and his influences are easily comprehensible on the fly
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On the other hand, every philosopher, psychological and social writer, that comes after Nietzsche of any value. Adorno, Freud, Weber, as instances of each class. Protestant theologians, as well: Tillich, Bonhoeffer, as two instances.
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The Bible
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I wouldn't say Nietzsche is necessary, but a nice preface for existentialism. Thus spoke Zarathustra in particular.
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Most continental philosophy
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James Joyce was a gigantic fan of Nietzsche. He's not required to enjoy James Joyce but rereading Ulysses with Nietzschean philosophy in mind is a real treat.
Ted Kaczynski's manifesto.