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Nietzsche: A Very Short Introduction
Michael Tanner
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Description for Nietzsche: A Very Short Introduction
Paperback. For a century, Nietzsche has been among the most controversial of modern writers. Since his death in 1900, he has been appropriated as an icon by a diverse spectrum of people, whose interpretation of his philosophy have been equally varied. This work examines the ambiguities in is writings, traces his development, and explodes many misconceptions. Series: Very Short Introductions. Num Pages: 128 pages, b&w halftones, line drawings, glossary, further reading, index. BIC Classification: 3JH; HPCD. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 180 x 115 x 32. Weight in Grams: 118.
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 highly irrational 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 the hundred years since Nietzsche wrote, prophetically: 'Do not, above all, confound me with what I am not!' ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable.
Product Details
Publisher
Oxford University Press
Number of pages
128
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2000
Series
Very Short Introductions
Condition
New
Number of Pages
128
Place of Publication
Oxford, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780192854148
SKU
V9780192854148
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About Michael Tanner
Michael Tanner is a Fellow of Corpus Christi College, Cambridge, and a University Lecturer in Philosophy. He is author of Wagner (Fontana, 1995).
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