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Book SynopsisExplores the significance of human animality in the philosophy of Friedrich Nietzsche and covers the animal theme in Nietzsche's corpus as a whole. This book argues that the animal is neither a random theme nor a metaphorical device in Nietzsche's thought.
Trade Review"Lemm's important contribution lies in complicating Nietzsche's political theory, in distinguishing between a politics of civilization and of culture." -Perspectives on Politics "[Lemm] consolidates her reputation as one of Nietzsche's most original, attentive, and lively readers." -Journal of Nietzsche Studies "[For] anyone who is brave enough to open up and embrace the question of animality in the face of contemporary problems." -The Agonist "Lemm offers a fresh and ultimately persuasive interpretation of several of Nietzsche's core concepts, including culture, civilization, morality, freedom, and truth ... Simply put, this is a must-read for Nietzsche scholars. Highly recommended." -Choice "Vanessa Lemm's Nietzsche's Animal Philosophy is an important contribution to the debate about the animality of human life. Deeply scholarly and rigorous, Lemm's book points to the centrality of the animal in Nietzsche and will be an important resource for those seeking to understand the breadth and passion of Nietzsche's writings on life, art, and creativity." -Theory & Event "... Convincingly reveals the positive political core of Nietzsche's work and successfully moves it beyond his own epch, highlighting its relevance for the twenty-first century." -Foucault Studies
