Nietzsche, Friedrich
Twilight of the Idols: Or, How to Philosophise with the Hammer (Penguin Classics)
- ISBN 13:
- 9780140445145
- author:
- Nietzsche, Friedrich
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Penguin Classics
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 1990
- Pages:
- 208
- Dimensions:
- 13 x 1.5 x 19.8 centimetres (0.2
- Genre:
- Modern Western philosophy, c 1600 to the present
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
Twilight of Idols and Anti-Christ by Friedrich Nietzsche is a provocative critique of morality and philosophy in 19th-century Europe. In this two-part work, Nietzsche launches a scathing attack on the ideas of his contemporaries, including Hegel, Kant, and Schopenhauer, while also outlining his own philosophical framework. Through a combination of personal attacks and intellectual assaults, Nietzsche seeks to dismantle traditional notions of reason, psychology, and theology. His final work, The Anti-Christ, takes aim at institutional Christianity, with Nietzsche identifying himself as the champion of artistic expression and individualism. Michael Tanner's introduction provides valuable context for understanding the themes and historical significance of these works. This collection offers a unique insight into Nietzsche's philosophical thought and its enduring relevance to contemporary debates about morality, identity, and the role of art in society.
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