Nietzsche: The Man and his Philosophy
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| Rating | : | 4.54 (831 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0521640911 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 286 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-08-11 |
| Language | : | English |
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Mr. His thorough analysis of Nietzsche's writing, his illuminating translations of key passages, and his generous acknowledgements of previous commentators make his book a reliable and stimulating guide to the strange, formidable, unhappy figure depicted in it." H.B. Hollingdale gives an impartial account of Nietzsche's life and writings and shows the reader how to make his way through the maze of controversial literature. It enables us to see Nietzsche against his own background; and to see how he was converted into a prophet being of the Nazi movement." Hugh Trevor-Roper, New Statesman"The best extended defence of Nietzsche that I have read; a scholarly biography used as the groundwork for a piece of spirited partisanship. Mr. Hollingdale has written a scholarly and attractive study of both the man and his work. Hollingdale writes extremely well, and he never fails to make his subjects at the very least, endlessly interestin
Mr. The biography chronicles Nietzsche's intellectual evolution and discusses his friendship and breach with Wagner, his attitude toward Schopenhauer, and his indebtedness to Darwin and the Greeks. Hollingdale has translated and edited several of Nietzsche's texts, as well as other prestigious German thinkers. R. It follows the years of his maturity and his mental collapse in 1889. J. This is the ideal book for anyone interested in Nietzsche's life and work who wishes to learn why he is such a significant figure for
"Good Bio But Not The Best Introduction" according to reading man. Hollingdale certainly has the credentials to write a concise critical biography of Nietzsche, given that he's one of the translators responsible for the modern versions that finally made Nietzsche's books available in accurate and very readable editions.However, the praise that's heaped on this book, especially as an introduction to Nietzsche, seems overdone. Surely the biography by Ronald Hayman, published initiall. Essential reading for any student of Nietzsche This book does exactly what its title suggests: it provides an excellent overview of Nietzsche's philosophy and how it relates to the events of Nietzsche's life. It does this so clearly and concisely that Hollingdale's voice and methods are almost as engaging as the subject matter he illuminates. Reading "Nietzsche: The Man and His Philosophy" is like being invited into the study of a first-class Nietzsche scholar f. jwalzer said A Man Ahead of His Time. Hollingdale's biography/analysis of Nietzsche and his philosophy was an unexpected delight. I had already read Walter Kaufmann's translations of Nietzsche's major works when I came upon Hollingdale's volume; expecting little, I was amazed at the additional insights the author offered into Nietzsche's thought and world outlook. I would recommend this book to anyone who is new to Nietzsche - who would like to learn so