Friedrich Nietzsche
Newly translated and edited by Taylor Carman, On Truth and Untruth charts Nietzsche’s evolving thinking on truth, which has exerted a powerful influence over modern and contemporary thought. This original collection features the complete text of the celebrated early essay “On Truth and Lie in a Nonmoral Sense” (“a keystone in Nietzsche’s thought” —Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy), as well
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"The Case of Wagner and Selected Aphorisms" is a collection of essays and aphorisms by the German philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche. In this book, Nietzsche critiques the works and ideas of the composer Richard Wagner, with whom he had a complicated relationship. He delves into themes such as aesthetics, culture, morality, and the nature of art, offering sharp and often controversial insights.
"We Philologists" is an early text written by Friedrich Nietzsche around 1874, but it was only published after his death in 1900. The title refers to philology - the study of ancient languages - which was Nietzsche's academic specialty prior to venturing into philosophy full-time. In this intriguing early paper, Nietzsche describes his fellow philologists' physical and mental proclivities with the barbed frankness which soon became his signature
..."Human, All Too Human" is a philosophical work by Friedrich Nietzsche, first published in 1878. It represents a departure from his earlier writings, moving towards a more aphoristic and critical style. The book is divided into nine parts, covering various aspects of human nature, society, and morality. Nietzsche explores themes such as the nature of truth, the origins of morality, the role of religion, and the concept of the free spirit.
"The Future of Our Educational Institutions" is a work by Friedrich Nietzsche, originally delivered as a series of five public lectures at Basel University in 1872. In this work, Nietzsche critically examines the attempt in 19th-century Germany to make education public, and its inherent politicisation. He points out the deep contradictions within the gymnasium system and argues against the exploitation of youth by the State for its own purposes. Nietzsche
..."Homer and Classical Psychology" by Friedrich Nietzsche is a philosophical work that delves into the psychological insights found within the writings of Homer, particularly in "The Iliad" and "The Odyssey." Nietzsche explores the characterizations, motivations, and behaviors of the epic heroes and how they reflect fundamental aspects of human psychology. Through his analysis, Nietzsche provides a deeper understanding of both Homer's works and the
...This collection of personal correspondence provides a rare window into the private life of the toweringnineteenth-century philosopher.
Friedrich Nietzsche was the most iconoclastic philosopher of modern history. He is known to the world as the scathingly brilliant provocateur behind such foundational works as Thus Spoke Zarathustra, Beyond Good and Evil, and Twilight of the Idols. This was Nietzsche as he addressed
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