Robertson, Ritchie
Friedrich Nietzsche (Critical Lives)
- ISBN 13:
- 9781789146066
- author:
- Robertson, Ritchie
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- Reaktion Books
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2022
- Pages:
- 224
- Dimensions:
- 20 x 13 centimetres (0.35 kg)
- Genre:
- Biography, Philosophers, Nonfiction,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 4 working days
Description
Friedrich Nietzsche: A Critical Biography This concise and comprehensive study offers an accessible exploration of the life and work of Friedrich Nietzsche. Ritchie Robertson examines the development of Nietzsche's thought within the context of his life, tracing his evolution from classical scholar to cultural critic. Nietzsche's middle-period writings are highlighted as a subtle and searching analysis of his culture, providing a more rewarding insight than his later, often-controversial works. The book assesses Nietzsche's claim to continue the Enlightenment tradition, demonstrating that he valued reason, evidence, and fact in his historical critique of Christianity. By examining Nietzsche's work within its cultural context, Robertson offers a nuanced understanding of this influential philosopher's ideas and their enduring relevance today.
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