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Synopsis
Thus Spoke Zarathustra is a treatise by Friedrich Nietzsche, written in four parts and published in German between 1883 and 1885. The work is among the first of Nietzsche's mature philosophy and is considered the masterpiece of his career. It received little attention during his lifetime, but its influence since his death has been considerable both in the arts and in philosophy.
Written in the form of prose narrative, Thus Spoke Zarathustra presents Neitzsche's mature philosopy through the protagonist Zarathustra, who after years of meditation has come down from a mountain to offer his wisdom to the world. It is this work in which Nietzsche made his famous (and much misconstrued) statement that "God is dead" and in which he presented some of the most influential and well-known ideas of his philosophy, including those of the bermensch ("superman") and the "will to power."
Part of the bestselling Capstone Classics series, This high-quality, hardcover volume is a must-have for readers interested in the philosophy of Nietzsche.
Synopsis
A startling and thought-provoking discussion of one of the most powerful philosophers in the Western canon
In Thus Spoke Zarathustra: A Philosophy Classic, Capstone Classic series editor Tom Butler-Bowdon delivers an incisive and relevant exploration of Friedrich Nietzsche's classic masterpiece of philosophy and literature.
The work is from the perspective of Zarathustra who, after years of meditation, has come down from a mountain to provide his wisdom to an unsuspecting world. He offers enduring observations on God, the bermensch (), and the will to power. Readers will also discover:
- An introduction from leading philosopher Dirk R. Johnson
- An accessible and topical statement of Nietzsche's philosophy expressed in compelling prose narrative
- Clear explanations of one of the most misunderstood and widely quoted philosophers from the 19th century
Perfect for students and scholars of philosophy, literature and history, Thus Spoke Zarathustra: A Philosophy Classic belongs in the libraries of anyone interested in the philosophy of Nietzsche or in powerful explorations of God, life, power, and humanity.
Synopsis
A startling and thought-provoking work from one of the most powerful philosophers in the Western canon
Thus Spoke Zarathustra: A Philosophy Classic, is Friedrich Nietzsche's classic masterpiece of philosophy and literature.
Nietzsche writes from the perspective of Zarathustra who, after years of meditation, has come down from a mountain to provide his wisdom to an unsuspecting world. He offers enduring observations on God, the bermensch, the will to power, and the nature of human beings.
This deluxe hardback Capstone edition includes an insightful introduction from leading Nietzsche scholar Dirk R. Johnson
Perfect for students and scholars of philosophy, literature and history, Thus Spoke Zarathustra: A Philosophy Classic belongs in the libraries of anyone interested in the philosophy of Nietzsche and in his powerful explorations of God, life, power, and humanity.