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The Great Philosophers: Nietzsche

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In The Great Philosophers: Nietzsche by Ronald Hayman, the book delves into the life and thoughts of the influential philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche. It provides an exploration of his philosophical ideas and how they challenged the norms of his time, focusing on themes such as the will to power and eternal recurrence. This book offers insights into Nietzsche's profound impact on modern thought without diving too deep into complex philosophy.
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This book may appeal to you if you're intrigued by Friedrich Nietzsche's provocative ideas and want to explore them through an accessible lens. It offers an insightful journey into the thoughts and philosophies of one of history's most influential thinkers, making it perfect for readers curious about existentialism, morality, and the human condition.

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'God is dead', announced Nietzsche - before going on to abolish himself.
An enthralling guide for a new, postmodern age.

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'God is dead', announced Nietzsche - before going on to abolish himself.

Envious contemporaries of Nietzsche ridiculed him as a madman - and yet they came closer than they knew in characterising a philosopher in whose thought ambivalence approximated to disintegration of the self.

While the nineteenth century's coherent, consistent systems of certainty came crashing down ingloriously at the very first touch of the twentieth, Nietzsche's discourses survived. He was more modern, it seemed, than the moderns.

In this stimulating and provocative guide, Hayman reveals how Nietzsche's work is more contemporary and relevant than ever in a new postmodern age.

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The Great Philosophers: Nietzsche by Ronald Hayman receives praise for being both intellectually sophisticated and accessible. Critics commend its ability to enhance cultural engagement with philosophy through both style and substance. The concise nature of the book is noted as a strength, offering depth while maintaining brevity.

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Book Details

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ISBN: 9781474616751

Publisher: Orion Publishing Co

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 07 January 2021

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Weidenfeld & Nicolson

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 20.0mm

Width: 110.0mm

Height: 176.0mm

Weight: 62g

Pages: 80

About the Author

Ronald Hayman is the celebrated biographer of Friedrich Nietzsche, Carl Jung, Jean-Paul Sartre, Marcel Proust, Sylvia Plath and Thomas Mann. After reading English at Cambridge he lived in Germany for two years, mainly to write. His play, Playing the Wife, was performed at the 1995 Chichester Festival with Derek Jacobi as Strindberg. Ronald Hayman died in 2019.

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