Nietzsche and Race
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Nietzsche and Race
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See moreThe caricature of Friedrich Nietzsche as a proto-Nazi is still with us, having originated with his own Nazi sister, Elisabeth Förster, who curated Nietzsche’s disparate texts to suit her own purposes.
In Nietzsche and Race, Marc de Launay deftly counters this persistent narrative in a series of concise and highly accessible reflections on the concept of race in Nietzsche’s publications, notebooks, and correspondence.
Through a fresh reading of Nietzsche’s core philosophical project, de Launay articulates a new understanding of race in Nietzsche’s body of work free from the misunderstanding of his detractors.
Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?
Nietzsche and Race is praised for its insightful reinterpretation of Nietzsche's concept of 'race,' challenging common misconceptions and separating his ideas from the racial ideologies associated with Nazism. Marc de Launay carefully analyses Nietzsche's writings, positioning them in a historical context, and highlights Nietzsche's celebration of universal human potential rather than hereditary determinism. The book is noted for its elegance and depth, providing a nuanced understanding that dispels biological interpretations of Nietzsche's ideas.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9780226819723
Publisher: The University of Chicago Press
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 17 May 2023
Country: United States
Imprint: University of Chicago Press
Contributors:
- Translated by Sylvia Gorelick
Audience: Professional and scholarly
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 23.0mm
Width: 140.0mm
Height: 216.0mm
Weight: 340g
Pages: 152
About the Author
Marc de Launay is a fellow researcher of German philosophy at the CNRS and a prolific translator of German poetry and philosophy. Sylvia Gorelick is a PhD student in comparative literature at New York University and translator of many works, including Nietzsche's Journey to Sorrento: Genesis of the Philosophy of the Free Spirit, also published by the University of Chicago Press.
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