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Can a beginner read Thus Spoke Zarathustra?
NO. It’s not a good idea. Zarathustra should neither be a first or last book, that is, if you’re reading Nietzsche or philosophy in general. It’s very poetic, and quite full of parables and aphorisms.
Why is Thus Spoke Zarathustra important?
Thus Spoke Zarathustra is most famous for its proclamation that God is dead. Nietzsche is equally famous for his related notion of the Übermensch or Superman. Both of these ideas are easily misunderstood and should be placed within the context of Nietzsche’s ironic writing style and nuanced, subtle way of thinking.
What reading level is Thus Spoke Zarathustra?
Thus Spake Zarathustra
| Interest Level | Reading Level | Reading A-Z |
|---|---|---|
| Grades 9 – 12 | n/a | n/a |
How long does it take to read Thus Spake Zarathustra?
5 hours and 42 minutes
The average reader will spend 5 hours and 42 minutes reading this book at 250 WPM (words per minute).
Which book by Nietzsche should I read first?
With Nietzsche, you could start with his first book, The Birth of Tragedy. This is both informative and readable (and short), and gives an insight into his entire project. Then you could cut to his late little books Ecce Homo and The Antichrist.
What is Nietzsche’s best work?
Nietzsche composed his most famous work, Thus Spoke Zarathustra, A Book for All and None from 1883–85. It is at once a manifesto of personal self-overcoming and a guide for others. 150,000 copies of the work were printed by the German government and issued with the Bible to young soldiers during WWI.
Which Nietzsche book should I read first?
Did Nietzsche write Thus Spoke Zarathustra in 10 days?
Thus Spoke Zarathustra is one of the strangest books in the Western philosophical tradition. That being said, the book is also extremely uneven. Nietzsche wrote it in ten- day bursts of inspiration, and it is clear that he didn’t revise his work very carefully.
Can anyone read Thus Spoke Zarathustra?
Thus Spoke Zarathustra is a must-read for anyone interested in philosophy, even if they are new to it.
How do I start reading Nietzsche?
A better place to start might be with Beyond Good and Evil, especially the Preface, and Chapters 1 (“On the Prejudices of Philosophers”), 5 (“Natural History of Morals”) and 9 (“What is Noble?”) (though the whole book is worth reading).
Is Nietzsche still worth reading?
Definitely. Nietzsche is one of the most original thinkers in the history of philosophy. He is critical of some things, including both Christianity and Buddhism, but he is well worth reading and knowing about. One of the important things about Nietzsche is that he is very life-affirming.