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Which book of Nietzsche is best to start with?
Beyond Good & Evil, by Friedrich Nietzsche In his 1886 work Beyond Good & Evil, Nietzsche attempts to sum up his own philosophy — making it an ideal starting point for those looking to delve into Nietzsche’s actual writings.
What order should I read Friedrich Nietzsche?
One good way in is the Genealogy of Morals, which for Nietzsche is relatively systematic….
- THE UNTIMELY MEDITATIONS.
- Human All too Human (Hollingdale’s Translation)
- The Day Break (Hollingdale’s Translation)
- The Gay Science.
- The Twilight of the idols (Kaufmann’s Translation)
- The Antichrist (Kaufmann’s Translation)
What should I read before reading Nietzsche?
Thus Spoke Zarathustra was his literary masterpiece, but I’d recommend reading Twilight of the Idols, The Gay Science first, and The Birth of Tragedy first (not sure how much time you plan on putting into this). Thus Spoke Zarathustra is a little ‘out there’, but really beautiful if you understand what he’s saying.
What is Nietzsche’s first book?
Nietzsche’s first book, Die Geburt der Tragödie aus dem Geiste der Musik (1872; The Birth of Tragedy from the Spirit of Music), marked his emancipation from the trappings of classical scholarship.
Which translation of Nietzsche is best?
The best translator of any given Nietzsche text, and the most commonly revered, is Walter Kaufmann….Nietzsche used a lot of symbolism, for example:
- ‘God is dead’.
- His emphasis on dancing as an activity.
- His definition of good and evil.
- Übermensch (Uber human).
What is Nietzsche’s longest book?
Thus Spoke Zarathustra
| Title page of the first three-book edition | |
|---|---|
| Author | Friedrich Nietzsche |
| Preceded by | The Gay Science |
| Followed by | Beyond Good and Evil |
| Text | Thus Spoke Zarathustra: A Book for All and None at Wikisource |
What are the best books by Friedrich Nietzsche to read?
5 Essential Texts By Friedrich Nietzsche You Should Read Thus Spoke Zarathustra (1892) On the Genealogy of Morality (1887 The Antichrist (1888) The Birth of Tragedy (1872) Ecce Homo (1883)
What is hiking with Nietzsche?
John Kaag’s beautifully written 2018 book Hiking with Nietzsche combines Kaag’s personal philosophical journey with Nietzsche’s.
How do I get a grip on Nietzsche?
To get a grip on Nietzsche, you want to start with two books: The Will To Power, and the Geneal I’ve gone on record before saying that the worst place to begin is Thus Spake Zarathustra, and while I’ve softened that opinion a bit, I still think that there are less “fundamental” and well-known works of his that are better starting places.
What did Nietzsche study in college?
He studied classic philology and his thinking was deeply influenced by the science of theology, as he came from a religious family. Nietzsche is one of the first existentialists and his works have been richly and variously influential.