Knoll, Manuel

Nietzsche as Political Philosopher (Nietzsche Today)

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ISBN 13:
9783110554717
author:
Knoll, Manuel
format:
Paperback
publisher:
De Gruyter
language:
English
Publication Year:
2017
Pages:
490
Dimensions:
23.4 x 15.6 x 2.5 centimetres (0
Genre:
Nonfiction, Philosophy, Political,
Condition:
New
Availability:
Item usually sent within 10 working days
£16.45

Description

Nietzsche as Political Philosopher by Manuel Knoll and Barry Stocker is a comprehensive collection that explores the philosopher's significance in political thought. Spanning from Plato to contemporary debates, this book examines Nietzsche's connections with political philosophy, his methodology, and his influence on subsequent thought. The authors provide close readings of Nietzsche's texts, combining them with a contextualising approach to build a complete picture of his place in political philosophy. Topics include the relevance of Bonapartism and classical liberalism, Nietzsche's views on Christianity, and the cultural history of Germany, as well as his concept of the Übermensch and its implications for ethics and politics. This book is an essential resource for anyone interested in Nietzsche's thought, political philosophy, and the history of political ideas. It offers a nuanced understanding of Nietzsche's political thought, situated within the broader context of influential thinkers such as Humboldt, Weber, and Foucault.

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