Nietzsche: A Very Short Introduction by Michael Tanner (English) Paperback Book

Description: Nietzsche by Michael Tanner For a century, Nietzsche has been among the most controversial of modern writers. Since his death in 1900, he has been appropriated as an icon by a diverse spectrum of people, whose interpretation of his philosophy have been equally varied. This work examines the ambiguities in is writings, traces his development, and explodes many misconceptions. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description The philosophy of Friedrich Nietzsche (1844-1900) was almost wholly neglected during his sane life, which came to an abrupt end in 1889. Since then he has been appropriated as an icon by an astonishingly diverse spectrum of people, whose interpretations of his thought range from the highly irrational to the firmly analytical. Thus Spoke Zarathustra introduced the superman and The Twilight of the Idols developed the Will to Power concept;these term, together with Sklavenmoral and Herrenmoral, became confused with the rise of nationalism in Germany. Idiosyncratic and aphoristic, Nietzsche is always bracing and provocative, andtemptingly easy to dip into. Michael Tanners readable introduction to the philosophers life and work examines the numerous ambiguities inherent in his writings. It also explodes the many misconceptions fostered in the hundred years since Nietzsche wrote, prophetically: Do not, above all, confound me with what I am not! ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. Thesepocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topicshighly readable. Author Biography Michael Tanner is a Fellow of Corpus Christi College, Cambridge, and a University Lecturer in Philosophy. He is author of Wagner (Fontana, 1995). Table of Contents The image of Nietzsche; Tragedy: birth, death, rebirth; Disillusionment and withdrawal; Morality and its discontents; The one thing needful; Prophecy; Occupying the high ground; Masters and slaves; Philosophizing with a hammer; Abbreviations; Further Reading; Index Review "...I find Tanners book enormously useful for introducing Nietzsche philosophically.... Tanner manages to be succinct without being boring or pedantic.... I think his succinct and highly critical readings encourage genuine philosophical grappling with our modern self-proclaimed Dionysus, who after all needs to be treated as a philosopher, not an idol or a god."--Teaching Philosophy"A breezy first look at Nietzsche...useful for undergraduates who need a quick and painless dose of Nietzsches ideas."--Ethics Promotional A concise introduction to the life and work of philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche Long Description The philosophy of Friedrich Nietzsche (1844-1900) was almost wholly neglected during his sane life, which came to an abrupt end in 1889. Since then he has been appropriated as an icon by an astonishingly diverse spectrum of people, whose interpretations of his thought range from the highly irrational to the firmly analytical. Thus Spoke Zarathustra introduced the superman and The Twilight of the Idols developed the Will to Power concept;these term, together with Sklavenmoral and Herrenmoral, became confused with the rise of nationalism in Germany. Idiosyncratic and aphoristic, Nietzsche is always bracing and provocative, andtemptingly easy to dip into. Michael Tanners readable introduction to the philosophers life and work examines the numerous ambiguities inherent in his writings. It also explodes the many misconceptions fostered in the hundred years since Nietzsche wrote, prophetically: Do not, above all, confound me with what I am not! ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. Thesepocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topicshighly readable. Review Quote "...I find Tanners book enormously useful for introducing Nietzsche philosophically.... Tanner manages to be succinct without being boring or pedantic.... I think his succinct and highly critical readings encourage genuine philosophical grappling with our modern self-proclaimed Dionysus, who after all needs to be treated as a philosopher, not an idol or a god."--Teaching Philosophy "A breezy first look at Nietzsche....useful for undergraduates who need a quick and painless dose of Nietzsches ideas."--Ethics Promotional "Headline" The image of Nietzsche; Tragedy: birth, death, rebirth; Disillusionment and withdrawal; Morality and its discontents; The one thing needful; Prophecy; Occupying the high ground; Masters and slaves; Philosophizing with a hammer; Abbreviations; Further Reading; Index Feature The clearest introduction to Nietzsche availableNietzsche is a perennially fascinating, misinterpreted figure, studied on the majority of philosophy courses.Tanners writing is immensely readable and he doesnt fall into the trap of taking a certain moral line or of being patronizingExamines the ambiguities inherent in Nietzsches writings, and the many misconceptions about him Details ISBN0192854143 Author Michael Tanner Series Very Short Introductions Language English ISBN-10 0192854143 ISBN-13 9780192854148 Media Book Format Paperback DEWEY 193 Series Number 34 Illustrations Yes Subtitle A Very Short Introduction Place of Publication Oxford Country of Publication United Kingdom Birth 1956 Imprint Oxford University Press Short Title NIETZSCHE A VERY SHORT INTRO R Edition Description Revised DOI 10.1604/9780192854148 UK Release Date 2000-10-19 NZ Release Date 2000-10-19 Pages 128 Publisher Oxford University Press Year 2000 Publication Date 2000-10-19 Audience General AU Release Date 2000-12-31 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. 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