An Introduction to Nietzsche as Political Thinker: The Perfect Nihilist (Volume 0)

Ansell-Pearson, Keith

ISBN 10: 0521427215 / ISBN 13: 9780521427210

Published by Cambridge University Press, 1994

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: An Introduction to Nietzsche as Political Thinker: The Perfect Nihilist (Volume 0)
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Publication Date: 1994
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0521427215
• ISBN 13: 9780521427210
• Binding: paperback
• Condition: Very Good

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Synopsis

This is a lively and engaging introduction to the contentious topic of Nietzsche's politics, tracing the development of his thinking and confronting directly his appropriation by the Nazis. The key ideas of the will to power, eternal return and the overman are discussed and all Nietzsche's major works analyzed in detail. This textbook will be essential for all students of Nietzsche and of the history of political ideas. It includes a chronology of Nietzsche's life and works, and a guide to further reading.

Book Description

Tracing the development of his thought and confronting his relationship with the Nazis, all of Nietzsche's major works are analyzed in detail, along with his key ideas, in this introduction to his politics. A chronology of his life and works is supplemented by a guide to further reading.