"The contributions address the multi-dimensional category of the unconscious in Nietzsche's philosophy, in order to analyze the modern dilemmatic human existence. The approaches originate from a wide range of disciplines, including anthropology, cognitive sciences, gender studies, literary studies, philosophy, psychology, and psychoanalysis. An equally broad range of topics are discussed, such as aesthetics and psychic energy in the arts, philosophy of consciousness, epistemology, morality, culture, and religion"--Provided by publisher.