Rudiger Safranski
Nietzsche: a Philosophical Biography
- ISBN 13:
- 9780393323801
- author:
- Rudiger Safranski
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- WW Norton & Co
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2002
- Pages:
- 414
- Genre:
- Popular Philosophy Biographies & True Stories
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
Friedrich Nietzsche was one of the most influential philosophers of the modern era. Yet his ideas remain poorly understood. This new biography by Rüdiger Safranski offers a fresh perspective on Nietzsche's life and philosophy, exploring the tensions between his personal struggles and his groundbreaking ideas. Nietzsche's philosophy was shaped by his own experiences of anxiety and self-doubt. He sought to break free from the constraints of the past and create a new way of thinking that emphasized individualism and constant revision. This biography provides a nuanced portrait of Nietzsche, revealing the complexities of his thought and its enduring relevance today. By examining Nietzsche's life and ideas in depth, Safranski sheds new light on this pivotal figure in modern philosophy.
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