Essence of Nihilism

In 1969, Emanuele Severino underwent a Vatican trial for the ''fundamental incompatibility'' between his thought and the Christian doctrine, and was removed from his position as professor of philosophy at the Catholic University in Milan. The Essence of Nihilism published in 1972, was the first book to follow his expulsion, and to firmly establish Severino''s preeminent position within the constel...