Europe: A Nietzschen Perspective: 11 (Routledge Advances in European Politics)

Elbe, Stefan

ISBN 10: 0415369754 / ISBN 13: 9780415369756

Published by Routledge, 2003

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Using a detailed analysis of the writings of Nietzsche, Elbe argues that Nietzsche's thinking about Europe can illuminate our understanding. He demonstrates Nietzsche's critique of nationalism and the notion of the 'good European'. Series: Routledge Advances in European Politics. Num Pages: 184 pages. BIC Classification: 1D; HPCD; JPA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 20. Weight in Grams: 431. . 2003. 1st Edition. hardcover. . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Europe: A Nietzschen Perspective: 11 (Routledge Advances in European Politics)
• Publisher: Routledge
• Publication Date: 2003
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0415369754
• ISBN 13: 9780415369756
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: New

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Synopsis

There has been a deliberative, but as yet unsuccessful, attempt by scholars and policy makers to articulate a more meaningful idea of Europe, which would enhance the legitimacy of the European Union and provide the basis for a European identity. Using a detailed analysis of the writings of Nietzsche, Elbe seeks to address this problem and argues that Nietzsche's thinking about Europe can significantly illuminate our understanding. He demonstrates how Nietzsche's critique of nationalism and the notion of the 'good European' can assist contemporary scholars in the quest for a vision of Europe and a definition of what it means to be a European citizen.

About the Author

Stefan Elbe lectures in International Relations at the University of Warwick. His articles have appeared in The Journal of Political Ideologies, Millennium: Journal of International Studies and International Security.