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Book SynopsisA collection of writings of Nietzsche. It also offers commentary on Nietzsche's life and importance, and introductions to his major works and philosophical ideas. It includes selections from the major texts, including The Birth of Tragedy, The Gay Science, Thus Spoke Zarathustra, Beyond Good and Evil, The Anti-Christ, and Ecce Homo.
Trade Review"Intended to introduce students to Nietzsche’s writings, the
Reader is of considerable value. It includes comprehensive selections from Nietzsche’s early, middle and late writings in English. The chronological presentation of the selections is particularly useful in helping students to appreciate Nietzsche’s philosophical development."
International Journal of Philosophical Studies “The Nietzsche Reader offers an extremely comprehensive collection of Nietzsche’s philosophical writings, ranging from his youthful essays on fate to the pithy, epochal books written in the twilight of his sanity. Perfect for classroom use, in any number of courses across a variety of academic disciplines.” Daniel W. Conway, The Pennsylvania State University
“Thorough yet manageable, this Reader is an excellent introduction to Nietzsche. The editors’ balanced commentary is accessible to the novice while still engaging for scholars. This book is a great contribution to Nietzsche studies.” Kathleen Higgins, University of Texas Austin
Table of ContentsPreface.
Acknowledgments.
General Introduction.
A Chronology Friedrich Nietzsche..
Part I: Beginnings.
Introduction.
1. Fate and History: Thoughts (1862).
2. Freedom of Will and Fate (1862).
3. My Life (1863).
4. On Moods (1864).
5. On Schopenhauer (1868)..
Part II: Early Writings.
Introduction.
6. The Birth of Tragedy from the Spirit of Music (1872).
7. The Greek State (1871-2).
8. Homer's Contest (1872).
9. Philosophy in the Tragic Age of the Greeks (1873).
10. On Truth and Lies in a Nonmoral Sense (1873).
11. On the Utility and Liability of History for Life (1874).
12. Schopenhauer as Educator (1874)..
Part III: The Middle Period.
Introduction.
13. Human, All to Human: A Book for Free Spirits, volume 1 (1878).
14. Daybreak: Thoughts on the Prejudices of Morality (1881).
15. The gay Science (1881).
16. Notes from 1881..
Part IV: Thus Spoke Zarathustra.
Introduction.
17. Thus Spoke Zarathustra: A Book for Everyone and No One (1883-5)..
Part V: The Later Writings.
Introduction.
18. Beyond Good and Evil: Prelude to a Philosophy of the Future (1886).
19. The Gay Science, Book V (1887).
20. European Nihilism (1887).
21. On the Genealogy of Morality: A Polemic (1887).
Introduction.
22. The Case of Wagner: A Musicians' Problem (1888).
23. Twilight o the Idols; or, How to Philosophize with a Hammer (1888).
24. The Anti-Christ: Curse on Christianity (1888).
25. Ecce Homo: How One Becomes What One Is (1888).
26. Four Letters (1888-9).
A Guide to Further Reading.
Index.
