What does Nietzsche mean when he declares “God is dead! God remains dead! And we have killed him”?

Explain Nietzsche’s concept of the gay science. How does Nietzsche propose this science can help individuals reach happiness?

Why does Nietzsche propose that Shakespeare believed in Brutus and humanity’s need for revenge?

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