Date: Tue, 19 Sep 1995 22:48:17 -0400 (EDT) From: Stephen Tompkins <st265089-AT-oak.cats.ohiou.edu> Subject: Re: Nietzsche & Gnosticism Out of curiousity, I would like to know the citation that Mark is referring to, that is, Clement of Alexandria as a gnostic. In Elaine Pagels' work 'The Gnostic Gospels', she writes "Clement identifies himself as orthodox, although he knows members of gnostic groups and their writings well: some even suggest that he was himself a gnostic initiate." (67) According to Pagels, gnosticism's influence on Clement led him to incorporate certain ideas, such as the masculine/feminine God which is characteristic of the Gnostic 'Gospel of Thomas', into the orthodoxy. Pagels specifically refers to Clement's 'Paidagogos'. As far as Clement's view on human nature (also from Pagels) "...men and women share equally in perfection, and are to receive the same instruction and the same discipline..." Mark, could you elaborate more on 'similarities'; Clement's view above seems to have little to do with Nietzsche's view of human nature. I am having difficulty seeing the connection, but nevertheless am willing to hear more. I think Pagels' book is an excellent start and the discovery of the Gnostic texts themselves which occured in Nag Hammadi Egypt in 1945 is fascinating stuff. Stephen J. Tompkins Ohio University Philosophy Graduate Program stevilbollweevil On Tue, 19 Sep 1995, MARK_LITTLE wrote: > I have come across some interesting similarities between the work of Nietzsche > and the second century gnostic clement of Alexandria - does anyopne know of any > work in this area? I'll be very grateful for any suggestions > Thanks > > Mark > > > --- from list nietzsche-AT-jefferson.village.virginia.edu --- > --- from list nietzsche-AT-jefferson.village.virginia.edu --- ------------------
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