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Record Nr.

UNINA9910457846003321

Autore

Mencken H. L (Henry Louis), <1880-1956.>

Titolo

Philosophy of Friedrich Nietzsche [[electronic resource] /] / H.L. Mencken ; introduction by Charles Bufe

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Tucson, AZ, : See Sharp Press, c2003

ISBN

1-937276-11-2

1-884365-65-5

Edizione

[3rd ed.]

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (209 p.)

Altri autori (Persone)

BufeCharles

Disciplina

193

Soggetti

Philosophy, Modern - 20th century

Electronic books.

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Revision of original edition published: Boston : Luce, 1908.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Nota di contenuto

Cover; Copyright; Contents; Introduction; Preface; Publisher's Note; Part 1: Nietzsche the Man; 1. Boyhood & Youth; 2. The Beginnings of the Philosopher; 3. Blazing a New Path; 4. The Prophet of the Superman; 5. The Philosopher and the Man; Part 2: Nietzsche the Philosopher; 6. Dionysus vs. Apollo; 7. The Origin of Morality; 8. Beyond Good and Evil; 9. The Superman; 10. Eternal Recurrence; 11. Christianity; 12. Truth; 13. Civilization; 14. Women and Marriage; 15. Government; 16. Crime and Punishment; 17. Education; 18. Sundry Ideas; 19. Nietzsche vs. Wagner; Part 3: Nietzsche the Prophet

20. Nietzsche's Origins 21. Nietzsche and His Critics; Appendix A: How to Study Nietzsche; Appendix B: Recommended Reading; Index

Sommario/riassunto

The first book on Nietzsche ever to appear in English, this examination by legendary journalist H. L. Mencken is still one of the most enlightening. Mencken wrote this book while still in his 20's, but his penchant for thoroughness was evident even at that young age-in preparation for writing this book, he read Nietzsche's works in their entirety, mostly in the original German. A brief biographical sketch is followed by clear and thorough explanations of Nietzsche's basic concepts and attitudes. Analyzed are Nietzsche's much-misunderstood concept of the superman, his concept of eternal