Oxford Paperbacks; Revised ed. I received this book for Christmas. He also quotes huge passages from other authors. Spring is Mother Nature’s way of saying, “Oof–let’s try this again.” The last 12 months have been, well, challenging is the polite term.... With his well-known idiosyncrasies and aphoristic style, Friedrich Nietzsche is always bracing and provocative, and temptingly easy to dip into. What i liked was one other theory: (not that interesting and not by Nietzsche) If for “fact” that atoms in our universe were finite, it would inevitably result a total repetition of the world’s history. This introductory textbook offers a comprehensive, close reading of the entire work, with a section-by-section analysis that also aims to show how the Genealogy holds together as an integrated whole. Unable to add item to Wish List. His father died in 1849, andthe family relocated to Naumburg, where he grew up in a householdcomprising his mother, grandmother, two aunts, and his younger sister,Elisabeth. Perseverance with some subjects may be required but be prepared to be surprised, enlightened and enriched. These things easily make up for the. Instead, our system considers things like how recent a review is and if the reviewer bought the item on Amazon. --Teaching Philosophy "A breezy first look at Nietzsche...useful for undergraduates who need a quick and painless dose of Nietzsche's ideas." I'd guess the author is a university student or mad professor (not easy to tell which) who once wrote a thesis on Nietzsche and after getting the commission for this book decided to dig it out and use it as the basis for the book, rather than start from scratch and fulfil the brief. I'm honestly wondering how Oxford University Press allowed this awful book to be published. he also wrote an introduction to my beyond good and evil copy i want him to stay away from nietzsche! There are a few things about the book I do not like -- for instance, insufficient discussion of the abuses of Nietzsche by others, too short shrift to THUS SPOKE ZARATHUSTRA, and an unhelpful final chapter of assessment -- but its merits outweigh these several flaws. Thus Spoke Zarathustra, by Friedrich Nietzsche. These things easily make up for the book's flaws. Goodreads helps you keep track of books you want to read. This introduction to Nietzsche by Michael Tanner is my favourite one yet. “كيف يمكن أن يصبح الوجود محتملاً، بمجرد أن ندرك ماهيته؟”, “بيد أن نيتشه، في أثناء محاولته لاتخاذ موقف أنثروبولوجي تجاه مجتمعه والعادات الجوهرية في الثقافة الغربية، يواجه محنةً مختلفة ولكنها ربما تكون أشد إزعاجاً؛ إذ إنه أول من يصر على عدم وجود ما يعرف ﺑﺎﻟﺬات اﻟﺤﻘﻴﻘﻴﺔ اﻟﺘﻲ ﺗﺴﺘﻄﻴﻊ أن ﺗﺮى اﻟﻌﺎلم بنزاهة، غير متأثرة ببيئتها. i do not like this guy Tanner he is super opinionated when this should be an unbiased introduction. To see what your friends thought of this book, Nietzsche: A Very Short Introduction (Very Short Introductions #34), Michael Tanner. It's value is surrounded by a great deal of controversy among scholars. The "Very Short Introduction" series is an interesting project, but this volume does not fit the mold as much as the others I've read. You also need to be an expert on all manner of topics and people such as Schopenhauer and Wagner to be able to understand a word of this book as the author drops all and sundry into his 'introduction' but unless you know what all those other people thought, expressed or wrote about, you won't understand a thing. This primarily seems to be because Tanner spends a lot of time on the eternal recurrence. A very important book on the latter topic (Nietzsche’s Philosophical Psychology), by an Italian philosopher, Mattia Riccardi, will be forthcoming from Oxford University Press in 2021. No Kindle device required. Mind the audience.) DK's The Philosophy Book is my usual casual reference guide but it left me wanting. Reading him seems way less daunting. Goodreads Members' Most Anticipated Spring Books. Nietzsche's works did not reach a wide readership during his active writing career. In this work, Jaspers reveals the ties between Nietzsche the man and Nietzsche … To calculate the overall star rating and percentage breakdown by star, we don’t use a simple average. Not bad if one is seeking to reinforce or build on their existing knowledge of Nietzche's writing. He details all Nietzsche's major works and creates a story through the journey that Nietzsche took through his life and eventual death from syphilis and the madness that comes with. Many of these VSIs to people begin with a short biography, then proceed to outline the main contours of their thought. Not much of an introduction - it seemed more like a summary of Nietzsche that you'd read after finishing all of his books. Moreover, he takes very seriously the prospect that his reader will go on to read Nietzsche himself, giving helpful advice as he goes. They're always terrific value and usually do what what they say on the cover and provide an introduction to a new subject. 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." Perhaps necessarily on the topic of the man and his works, this was very complicated. Introduction by Peter Gay Translated and edited by Walter Kaufmann Commentary by Martin Heidegger, Albert Camus, and Gilles Deleuze One hundred years after his death, Friedrich Nietzsche remains the most influential philosopher of the modern era. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 5, 2019. .... my thoughts exactly. This is the first AVSI I've ever read. Nietzsche: A Philosophical Biography – Rüdiger Safranski. As Walter Kaufmann said in his introduction to the book, Nietzsche could have included these notes in his published Extrapolating as he did from his own experiences it would help to have more detail and depth described of what happened in his own life...Sue Prideaux's recent biography is an ideal joint read. Nietzsche was best known as a philosopher with innumerable ambiguities in his works which were often used, abused by ideologists from all walks of the political, moral spectra since his demise. I can't remember the last time I saw a blurb on the back of a book that I disagreed with so much: "highly readable, an excellent introduction." In order to make head nor tail of it you need to be an absolute expert on Nietzsche in the first place. And I mean expert. But though the hints imply a huge submerged richness of thought, we are denied that and told that we must disagree, if we can, with thoughts expressed too fragmentarily for us even to know what to disagree with.' Did not understand most of the book - not exactly the introduction I thought it is. This is one of the best, most comprehensive VSIs I've read. also his opinions are wrong most of the time. edition (Oct. 1 2000). Another example: 'Most of Nietzsche's commentators greet with relief his becoming an anti-Wagnerian, prossibly because they think it exempts them from knowing anything much about Wagner'. I can't believe how bad this book is. This is one of the best, most comprehensive VSIs I've read. I have been using the AVSIs as my "commuter books", which I think they are really a perfect format for as the chapters tend to be short and they fit perfectly in your pocket or a small purse. Otherwise some nice ways to think about ‘your’ meaning ‘towards’ life. Nietzsche: A Very Short Introduction (Very Short Introductions) by Tanner, Michael (2000) Paperback: Books - Amazon.ca I expect to read it again after following some of the author's recommendations for further study, as well as two other recent books on Nietzsche that have gotten good notices. If you’d apply that to certain situations in your l. Maybe it was the Dutch translator’s writing style but how he handled it didn’t speak to me in any way, it was rigorous and somewhat redundant. and to make it solely a personal project/endeavour. Category: Biography | Length: 416 pages … Not that interesting in itself. It is witty, a good guide as to how to read Nietzsche's various works, and most importantly, he is able to deliver great insights as to what Nietzsche's philosophy actually is and what it is not, stripped from the fuzz of many other commentators who have appropriated his thoughts to further their unrelated beliefs. © 2008-2021, Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates. This work gets the most attention of all of … The eminent Nietzsche scholar Mazzino Montinari went so far as to call it a "forgery". The reader should not go into this work expecting to come out understanding Nietzsche, but maybe make him a little less obscure or receive a slight bit more context in which to read Nietzsche's books. While I like to focus on ancient philosophy, I had stumbled across too many Nietzschean references to ignore so decided to drill a bit deeper. 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." Of Nietzsche he says: "...he drops tantalizing hints, which lay him open to multiple interpretations and misunderstandings. Nietzsche: An Introduction | Gianni Vattimo Translated by Nicholas Martin This book is both a concise and lucid introduction to Nietzsche and an original contribution to critical debates concerning Nietzsche interpretation and reception. The works of Friedrich Nietzsche have fascinated readers around the world ever since the publication of his first book more than a hundred years ago. Although the book is short and brevity must sacrifice clarity, I think there was not enough elaboration on some of Nietzsche’s key ideas like the ascetic ideal, will to power, and the debatable notion of what constitutes truth in Nietzsche’s work. From the Introduction by the Editor: "University philosophers, especially from America and England, have always been bewildered and irritated by Nietzsche. This is a better book than many on Nietzsche that embrace Nietzsche more fully, but it seems more like a brief critical engagement than an very short introduction. Buy the Paperback Book Nietzsche: An Introduction: Philosophy As Cultural Criticism by Gianni Vattimo at Indigo.ca, Canada's largest bookstore. Many of these VSIs to people begin with a short biography, then proceed to outline the main contours of their thought. Nietzsche: A Very Short Introduction fails not only in introducing Nietzsche but also in making his thought look minimally attractive or interesting, it actually reduced my desire of reading Nietzsche, which is not a good sign. The Very Short Introductions are a major educational resource. Mission accomplished! You're listening to a sample of the Audible audio edition. Download one of the Free Kindle apps to start reading Kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, and computer. وهو أشد تلهُفاً ليوضح أننا لسنا سوى دوافعنا وذكرياتنا واﻟﺤﺎﻻت والميول اﻷﺧﺮى اﻟﺘﻲ يقودنا علم النحو (وما ينبع من علم النحو، والفلسفة، واللاهوت) إلى أن ننسبها إلى فاعل ما، والذي يتضح أنه أسطوري. It's not an introduction to Nietzsche. It's a very poor discussion that can only be understood by experts on Nietzsche and even they might be sorely disappointed. It is at once a manifesto of personal self-overcoming and a guide for others. (Will likely check out other introductions from this series too.). This happens on almost every page. After viewing product detail pages, look here to find an easy way to navigate back to pages that interest you. Unfortunately, the author also spends little time interacting with other secondary literature, at least less than I would like. Excellent and witty introduction to Nietzsche, Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 8, 2019. Beyond Good and Evil (BGE) is often considered to be one of Friedrich Nietzsche's greatest books. Free shipping and pickup in store on eligible orders. Meh, I struggle with philosophy, and this one is no exception. DK's The Philosophy Book is my usual casual reference guide but it left me wanting. It is well-researched, covering Nietzsche’s published materials, unpublished fragments, and letters. He is author of Wagner (Fontana, 1995). Let us know what’s wrong with this preview of, Published "Nietzsche's Best 8 Books" is a searchable ebook and allows following the many themes and subjects that Nietzsche came back to throughout his books. No one can reasonably expect to sum up Nietzche's views and philosophy in under 100 pages. Friedrich Nietzsche’s “The Antichrist” could be more aptly called “The Antichristian,” … It's so good to read about Nietzsche without all the 'he was a Nazi' piffle as well. Nietzsche''s On the Genealogy of Morality (1887) is a forceful, perplexing, important book, radical in its own time and profoundly influential ever since. He write unreadable sentences with at times archaic language. It covers the length and breadth of his works, charting not just the evolution of ideas (development, contradictions, and parallels) but also the evolution of style, personality, and the impact of personal experience. Sounds like he liked Wagner, then didn't, but we're not told why. وهذه الحالات العقلية يحددها المجتمع الذي ننشأ فيه، وصولاً إلى مرحلةٍ لا نستطيع فيها أن ننفصل عن ذواتنا لنلقي نظرة على ما يمكن أن نكون عليه لو استطعنا الانفصال عما يشكلنا. The author's deep admiration for his subject is on very clear display. Nietzsche had a brilliant school and university career,culminating in May 1869 when he was called to a chair in classicalphilology at Basel. And frankly I'm past caring now. 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, Existentialism: A Very Short Introduction. Nietzsche composed his most famous work,Thus Spoke Zarathustra, A Book for All and None from 1883–85. Please try again. On the downside, I now have no excuse to put off reading the Genealogy Of Morals. --Ethics, . I think his succinct and highly critical readings encourage genuine philosophical grappling with our modern self-proclaimed Dionysus, who afterall needs to be treated as a philosopher, not an idol or a god." By way of clarification and supplement to my last book… by … Find all the books, read about the author and more. Although I had read the bad reviews of this one I gave it a go anyway. Nonetheless, it has some very good points, including the author's more personal observations on his very complex topic. In 1935, however, Karl Jaspers set out to "marshall against the National Socialists the world of thought of the man they had proclaimed as their own philosopher." Tanner's NIETZSCHE provides as plain-spoken an account as can be managed of what the philosopher was all about, taking the reader through Nietzsche's life and work step by step. It does everything. On the Genealogy of Morals: A Polemic. Basic Writings of Nietzsche gathers the complete texts of five of Nietzsche’s most important works, from his first book to his last: … Maybe it was the Dutch translator’s writing style but how he handled it didn’t speak to me in any way, it was rigorous and somewhat redundant. --Ethics .,. Otherwise some nice ways to think about ‘your’ meaning ‘towards’ life. notes edited, arranged and published by Nietzsche's sister after his death. Something went wrong. I found an interest in Nietzsche recently having read a History of Western Philosophy. Tanner is very enthusiastic about Nietzsche and this comes through. It also analyzes reviews to verify trustworthiness. Refresh and try again. Ever since I came across his work in college, Nietzsche has been one of my favorite philosophers. Not that any of it helps you understand a single thing about Nietzsche. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading Nietzsche: A Very Short Introduction (Very Short Introductions Book 34). Did Niezsche use his swiss pocked knife to kill God ? Nietzsche: A Very Short Introduction (Very Short Introductions Book 34) eBook: Tanner, Michael: Amazon.ca: Kindle Store Unfortunately. It covers the length and breadth of his works, charting not just the evolution of ideas (development, contradictions, and parallels) but also the evolution of style, personality, and the impact of personal experience. And this, despite the fact that Thus Spoke Zarathustra’s complex rhetorical, poetic and prophetic style was meant to supplant all older teachings. What i liked was one other theory: (not that interesting and not by Nietzsche) If for “fact” that atoms in our universe were finite, it would inevitably result a total repetition of the world’s history. Won't make much sense unless you have read a number of Nietzsche's primary texts first. He combines philosophical skill and historical knowledge in elucidating Nietzsche’s views about the drives, affects, and consciousness, among other topics. I normally love the 'Very Short Introduction' books. The book follows Nietzsche's publications more or less in chronological order. The author engages in esoteric squabbles with fellow Nietzsche scholars and forgets that it is meant to be an "introduction". Michael Tanner is a Fellow of Corpus Christi College, Cambridge, and a University Lecturer in Philosophy. Reading Nietzsche is always like sipping cold Alpine water , though Tanner's critiques of him in the final sections are muting. If you’d apply that to certain situations in your life: would you want it to be exactly the same for eternity or would you want it to be different. The best thing about this is that it lead me to John Kaag's 'Hiking with Nietzsche' which I cannot wait to read! Life is short and certainly not long enough to spend reading all of Nietzsche at first hand - and this book provided a sufficient and interesting summary that allowed the focused selection of further reading. This certainly did the trick. I think his succinct and highly critical readings encourage genuine philosophical grappling with our modern self-proclaimed Dionysus, who afterall needs to be treated as a philosopher, not an idol or a god." Moreover, he takes very seriously the prospect that his reader will go on to read Nietzsche himself, giving helpful advice as he goes. The book is full of rich and suggestive metaphors of nature o… This certainly did the trick. Tanner has a delightful turn of phrase. Michael Tanner's introduction to the philosopher's life and work examines the numerous ambiguities inherent in his writings and explodes many of the misconceptions that have grown in the hundred years since Nietzsche wrote "do not, above all, confound me with what I am not!". Perhaps even more baffling is the almost lack of citations for Kaufmann, one of the foremost rehabilitators of Nietzsche's image in the English speaking world. The merits of each book are. Just a moment while we sign you in to your Goodreads account. There are presently over 500 small books covering a very wide range of subjects. --Teaching Philosophy "A breezy first look at Nietzsche...useful for undergraduates who need a quick and painless dose of Nietzsche's ideas." Download Nietzsche A Biographical Introduction Books For Free in PDF, EPUB, Tuebl, and Mobi Format or Read online Full Nietzsche A Biographical Introduction tex Nietzsche: A Very Short Introduction (Very Short Introductions Book 34) - Kindle edition by Tanner, Michael. His raw and highly literally style can be very inspiring, and his writing has a potential to entice deep thoughts and provoke strong emotional reactions, a very unusual combination. Nietzsche: A Very Short Introduction by Tanner, Michael (2001) Paperback: Tanner, Michael: Books - Amazon.ca Quick, easy and just the essentials. "A breezy first look at Nietzsche...useful for undergraduates who need a quick and painless dose of Nietzsche's ideas." Start by marking “Nietzsche: A Very Short Introduction” as Want to Read: Error rating book. This is the single biggest obstacle in my path of discovering the great philosophers and thinkers, whether Jung or Freud or Kant or indeed Nietzsche. It's a very poor discussion that can only be understood by experts on Nietzsche … A cool way of giving yourself extra motivation to change current events. The longest and most difficult chapter is the one on "The Birth of Tragedy." --Teaching Philosophy, .,. As Walter Kaufmann, one of the world’s leading authorities on Nietzsche, notes in his introduction, “Few writers in any age were so full of ideas,” and few writers have been so consistently misinterpreted. Please try your request again later. It is better than most of VSI dealing with philosopher, the book gives a summary on his life and discusses his work extensively in order and thus you get to see the progress in history and in his writing. The author's deep admiration for his subject is on very clear display. Although the book is short and brevity must sacrifice clarity, I think there was not enough elaboration on some of Nietzsche’s key ideas like the ascetic ideal, will to power, and the debatable notion of what constitutes truth in Nietzsche’s work. I would definitely recommend that others read this book before tackling Nietzsche's works directly. What a strange decision to choose someone with such partiality to write an introduction to Nietzsche. An excellent introduction, enlivened by Michael Tanner's wit. وبناءً عليه، ما الذي يمكنه إلقاء نظرة بانورامية على الوضع الإنساني، بما يخوّل له إصدار أحكام فيما وراء الخير والشر؟”. In other words, this "introductory" book is not ideal as an introduction to Nietzche. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 24, 2020, Always fascinating to reassess the importance and significance of this great philosopher and his work as it always seems so vibrant and relevant, Excellent grasp and explanation of the progression of Nietzsche's thought, Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 28, 2019, There is so much complexity and difficulty in understanding Nietzsche's thought that this introduction clarifies and explains. As Nietzsche had discovered Schopenhauer's book in Leipzig, Steiner now saw Kant's Kritik der reinen Vernunft, Critique of Pure Reason, in a bookstore window, and eventually came into possession of the volume. There are more laughs in this book than you would expect to find in book by a serious academic writing aabout Nietzsche. The book uses a structure that mirrors the way Nietzsche is studied on many university courses, with chapters looking at Nietzsche's life, The Birth of Tragedy, the revaluation of all values, the will to power, Thus Spoke Zarathustra, truth and perspectivism, religion, politics, and Nietsche's legacy I am a big fan of the 'Very Short Introduction' Series. Brief overview of life and work of Nietzsche; valuable as an introduction. Once you get past the pretentiousness, bookish language and cold robotic style, you realise that half the book is Tanner's own unreliable interpretations presented as factual representation. It is truly a rollercoaster ride, not focusing on a biographical account but never straying too far from Nietzsche's life that it becomes separate from his mind and his work. Michael Tanner's introduction to the philosopher's life and work examines the numerous ambiguities inherent in his writings and explodes many of the misconceptions that have grown in the hundred years since Nietzsche wrote "do not, With his well-known idiosyncrasies and aphoristic style, Friedrich Nietzsche is always bracing and provocative, and temptingly easy to dip into. --Teaching Philosophy"A breezy first look at Nietzsche...useful for undergraduates who need a quick and painless dose of Nietzsche's ideas." 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." Everyone would benefit from reading these books to broaden their knowledge and understanding in diverse areas of life. Sorry to be so blunt but it was a complete waste of money. As a “new comer” to reading philosophy the concept of reading, and understanding someone like Nietzsche was daunting. One consideration that would have been appreciated would have been an informed discussion about the degree to which Nietzsche's later writings were an expression of the General Paralysis of the Insane [GPI] that was presumably the cause of the 'madness' that rendered him incapable for the last few years of his life - and which would have been a tertiary consequence of the syphilis which the book indicates he contracted as a young man. Download it once and read it on your Kindle device, PC, phones or tablets. Nietzsche's life is the story of a man who from the beginning of his adult life, until the sudden and catastrophic end of his productive period, was confronted with embarrassing and … I'm honestly wondering how Oxford University Press allowed this awful book to be published. While I like to focus on ancient philosophy, I had stumbled across too many Nietzschean references to ignore so decided to drill a bit deeper. Many Germans eventually discovered his appeals for greater individualismand perso… In this lecture we provide an introduction to some of Friedrich Nietzsche's main ideas. The Birth of Tragedy (1872) The first work Nietzsche published describes the tragic feeling of life, … This is attributed to The Guardian, and seems almost totally wrong. The Antichrist. I feel more prepared to tackle Nietzsche after reading this. Nietzsche was born on October 15, 1844, in Röcken (near Leipzig),where his father was a Lutheran minister. I wanted to like this book, I really did, but I think it fell short of my expectations - or perhaps my expectations were just wrong. I think his succinct and highly critical readings encourage genuine philosophical grappling with our modern self-proclaimed Dionysus, who afterall 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 Nietzsche's ideas."--Ethics. Little journeys like this make me realise why I love reading - I never know which diversion or meandering route I will be taken down and where they will lead me. This introduction to Nietzsche by Michael Tanner is my favourite one yet. Nietzsche claimed to be a philosopher of the future, but he was appropriated as a philosopher of Nazism. Tanner interrogates many Nietzschean ideas, but often skips over prior philosopher's exegeses of the more unclear ideas. There are no discussion topics on this book yet. Michael Tanner's introduction to the philosopher's life and work examines the numerous ambiguities inherent in his writings and explodes many of the misconceptions that have grown in the hundred years since Nietzsche wrote "do notWith his well-known idiosyncrasies and aphoristic style, Friedrich Nietzsche is always bracing and provocative, and temptingly easy to dip into. If On the Genealogy of Morals is the culmination of … Your recently viewed items and featured recommendations, Select the department you want to search in. Quick, easy and just the essentials. It's so good to read about Nietzsche without all the 'he was a Nazi' piffle as well. In the years after Nietzsche's death in 1900, his works became better known, and readers have responded to them in complex and sometimes controversial ways. Whaa???? I think this is partly as it was written by a philosopher who is clearly deeply knowledgeable of Nietzsche. It does everything. It is witty, a good guide as to how to read Nietzsche's various works, and most importantly, he is able to deliver great insights as to what Nietzsche's philosophy actually is and what it is not, stripped from the fuzz of many other c. I have been using the AVSIs as my "commuter books", which I think they are really a perfect format for as the chapters tend to be short and they fit perfectly in your pocket or a small purse. that was all thank you for reading i have to submit my capstone in 3 hours but this guy is seriously getting on my nerves. The philosophy of Friedrich Nietzsche (1844-1900) was almost wholly neglected during his sane life, which came to an abrupt end in 1889. No idea who the author is but if he was following the brief (clue: the series is called 'a very short INTRODUCTION to...) he failed miserably. Welcome back. But he doesn't tell us what Nietzsche's concerns were and unless you intimately know the books/works he is referring to, you won't understand a darn thing. --Ethics., . This primarily seems to be because Tanner spends a lot of time on the eternal recurrence. This book chronologically progresses through Nietzsche’s major works and pays much less attention to Nietzsche’s unpublished work than other books. Tanner very clearly has his own personal opinions as to which parts of Nietzsche are even worth consideration and tries to impress this specific view on the reader. It is truly a rollercoaster ride, not focusing on a biographical account but never straying too far from Nietzsche's life that it becomes separate from his mind and his work. His work inspired a long study by Martin Heidegger and essays by a host of lesser disciples attached to the Third Reich. As so many others have said, this book isn't a very short introduction - it's not even an introduction. 150,000 copies of the work were printed by the German government and issued with the Bible to young soldiers during WWI. At age 24, he was the youngest ever appointed tothat post. To get the free app, enter your mobile phone number. This book chronologically progresses through Nietzsche’s major works and pays much less attention to Nietzsche’s unpublished work than other books. Little journeys like this make me realise why I love reading - I. I am a big fan of the 'Very Short Introduction' Series. He write unreadable sentences with at times archaic language. But this one takes a much better line, moving through each of Nietzsche's major works in turn, providing a concise history of his thought. It's not an introduction to Nietzsche. But I'll quote the author to sum up my thoughts at this point. 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