Nietzsche

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

• Authors: Michael Tanner, Michael (Fellow Tanner, Tanner Michael
• Publisher: Oxford University Press Trade
• Content: Book
• Product form: Paperback / Softback
• Publication date: 31.10.2000
• Subject: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Natural sciences (general); Non-fiction book > Philosophy, religion > Philosophy: antiquity to present day; Non-fiction book > Philosophy, religion > Biographies, autobiographies
• EAN: 9780192854148
• ISBN: 978-0-19-285414-8
• Dimensions (packing): 11.2 x 17.8 x 1 cm
• Series: A VERY SHORT INTRODUCTION; Very Short Introductions
• Subjects: Nietzsche, Friedrich; PHILOSOPHY / History & Surveys / General; c 1800 to c 1900; 19th century, c 1800 to c 1899; Philosophical traditions and schools of thought