Nietzsche: A Very Short Introduction: A Very Short Introduction

by Michael Tanner

2020-11-23 20:23:36

The philosophy of Friedrich Nietzsche (1844-1900) was almost wholly neglected during his sane life, which came to an abrupt end in 1889. Since then he has been appropriated as an icon by an astonishingly diverse spectrum of people, whose interpretat... Read more
The philosophy of Friedrich Nietzsche (1844-1900) was almost wholly neglected during his sane life, which came to an abrupt end in 1889. Since then he has been appropriated as an icon by an astonishingly diverse spectrum of people, whose interpretations of his thought range from the highlyirrational to the firmly analytical. Thus Spoke Zarathustra introduced the ''superman'' and The Twilight of the Idols developed the ''Will to Power'' concept; these term, together with ''Sklavenmoral'' and ''Herrenmoral'', became confused with the rise of nationalism in Germany.Idiosyncratic and aphoristic, Nietzsche is always bracing and provocative, and temptingly easy to dip into. Michael Tanner''s readable introduction to the philosopher''s life and work examines the numerous ambiguities inherent in his writings. It also explodes the many misconceptions fostered in thehundred years since Nietzsche wrote, prophetically: ''Do not, above all, confound me with what I am not!'' Less

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File size6.85 X 4.37 X 0.31 in
Print pages128
PublisherOxford University Press
Publication date October 1, 2000
LanguageEnglish
ISBN9780192854148
Michael Tanner, raised and educated in Oxford, is the author of 19 books. A confirmed film buff, his interests also include rugby, boxing, horseracing, and greyhound racing. The Legend of Mick the Mil...

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