University of Basel commemorates 125 years since Nietzsche's death

• The University of Basel is commemorating the 125th anniversary of Friedrich Nietzsche's death.
• Nietzsche served as a professor of Greek language and literature at the University of Basel from 1869 to 1879.
• Key works written in Basel include 'The Birth of Tragedy', 'Untimely Reflections', and 'Human, All Too Human'.
• Basel's approach focuses on a 'factual and sober examination' of his life, contrasting with the 'glorifying' tradition of his sister in Weimar.
• German scholar David Marc Hoffmann will present 'Basel Nietzsche' on August 25.

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