Nietzsche, Friedrich

The Birth of Tragedy and other writings (Cambridge Texts in the History of Philosophy) (Cambridge Texts in the History of Philosophy)

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ISBN 13:
9780521639873
author:
Nietzsche, Friedrich
format:
Paperback
publisher:
Cambridge University Press
language:
English
Publication Year:
1999
Pages:
203
Genre:
Aesthetics
Condition:
New
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£22.33

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Nietzsche: The Birth of Tragedy and Other Writings This seminal philosophical work has had a profound influence on the 20th century, shaping the philosophy, literature, music, and politics of the era. First published in 1872, Nietzsche's discussion of culture, its conditions for flourishing and decline, and his aesthetic theories continue to be widely studied and debated. The book includes a new translation by Ronald Speirs and an introduction by Raymond Geuss, setting the work in its historical and philosophical context. Two essays on related topics, written by Nietzsche during the same period, provide further insight into his ideas. This edition offers a comprehensive introduction to Nietzsche's thought and its enduring relevance.

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