Friedrich Wilhelm Nietzsche was a German classical philologist and philosopher. Nietzsche, who also created poems and musical compositions as a side work, broke with his idiosyncratic style and could hardly be assigned to a classical discipline. He is considered by some to be the founder of a new philosophical school, the philosophy of life. He was initially a Prussian citizen, but when he moved to Basel in Switzerland in 1869, he became stateless at his own request.
Volume 14 of The Complete Works of Friedrich Nietzsche presents the very first translation into English of the philosopher's unpublished notebooks from the period in which he began working on what he considered his best known and most important work, Thus Spoke Zarathustra.
This series collects together the best-known aphorisms, epigrams and reflections of a wide variety of figures from antiquity to our own age: humorists and novelists, poets and philosophers, politicians and playwrights.
Translated from Friedrich Nietzsche, S'amtliche Werke: Kritische Studienausgabe, ed. Giorgio Colli and Mazzino Montinari, in 15 vols. This book corresponds to Vol. 5.
This 6th volume in the acclaimed series The Complete Works of Friedrich Nietzsche presents a new translation of one of the philosopher's most familiar and beloved works, The Joyful Science, and the first English translations of the Idylls from Messina and his unpublished notebooks of 1881-1882.
"This volume provides the first English translation of Nietzsche's unpublished notes from the spring of 1884 through the winter of 1884-85, the period in which he was composing the fourth and final part of his favorite work, Thus Spoke Zarathustra. These notebooks therefore provide special insight into Nietzsche's philosophical concept of superior humans,as well as important clues to the identities of the famous nineteenth-century European figures who inspired Nietzsche's invention of fictional characters such as "the prophet," "the sorcerer," and "the ugliest human." In these notebooks, Nietzsche also further explores ideas that were introduced in the first three parts of Thus Spoke Zarathustra: Zarathustra's teaching about the death of God; his proclamation that it is time for humankind to overcome itself and create the superhumans; his discovery that the secret of life is the will to power; and his most profound thought--that the entire cosmos will eternally return. Readers will encounter here a wealth of material that Nietzsche would include in his next book, Beyond Good and Evil, as he engages the ideas of Kant and Schopenhauer, challenges cultural icons like Richard Wagner, and mercilessly exposes the foibles of his contemporaries, especially of his fellow Germans. Readers will also discover an extensive collection of Nietzsche's poetry. Richly annotated and accompanied by a detailed translators' afterword, this volume showcases the cosmopolitanism at work in Nietzsche's multifaceted and critical exploration of aesthetic and cultural influences that transcend national (and nationalist) notions of literature, music, and culture"-- Provided by publisher
Friedrich Nietzsche Human, All Too Human / Beyond Good and Evil 9781840225914Thus Spake Zarathustra 9781853267765Twilight of the Idols with The Antichrist and Ecce Homo 9781840226133Wordsworth Classics new Best of series enables you to buy a collection of the key works of the finest authors. Friedrich Nietzsche is best known as a 19th century German philosopher and classical philologist, he wrote critical texts on religion, morality, contemporary culture, philosophy and science, displaying a fondness for metaphor, irony and aphorism.
Friedrich Nietzsche's exploration of moral philosophy delves into the origins of moral prejudices through a preface and three essays. He examines the historical conflict between socio-economic classes, the institution of punishment as a creditor-debtor relationship, and the significance of ascetic ideals. Written in response to Paul Rée's work, this 1887 publication expands on Nietzsche's earlier ideas from "Thus Spoke Zarathustra" and "Beyond Good and Evil." The edition features a translation by Horace B. Samuel and an introduction by Willard Huntington Wright.
An Offering of Nietzschean Philosophy to the Soldiers of the Third Reich
Commissioned by the Third Reich, this collection of aphorisms by Friedrich Nietzsche was intended as a motivational offering to Wehrmacht soldiers during WWII. Original copies remain in Germany, often found in homes and antique bookstores, while those sent to the front lines faced destruction from bullets, bombs, or were burned for warmth. The book reflects the tumultuous historical context of its creation and the impact of war on literature and philosophy.
Nietzsche's work critiques the foundations of Western philosophy and Christianity, presenting a provocative perspective on Greek civilization, which he labels as decadent. He disparages Socrates and Plato, dismissing the notion of a transcendent reality as a moral illusion. In "The Anti-Christ," he further challenges Christianity by highlighting the conflicting portrayals of Jesus in the Gospels—one as a figure of joy and the other as a harbinger of judgment and guilt. This exploration invites readers to reconsider established beliefs and values.
Friedrich Nietzsche's influential work, originally published in 1910, delves into profound philosophical concepts. It is essential reading for philosophy enthusiasts, offering insights into Nietzsche's thoughts on power and existence. This edition is part of a series that aims to make classic literature more accessible, featuring high-quality reproductions of the original text and artwork, while preserving the integrity of the author's vision.