Description
By H. L. Mencken
The most powerful and comprehensive overview of the philosophy of famous German philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche ever published in the English language. Written with the aim of putting Nietzsche’s sometimes complex ideas into an understandable format, this work remains the best introduction to, and explanation of, the philosophic world of one of Germany’s most famous philosophers.
Part biographical, this book delves into Nietzsche’s background, providing clues as to the development of the major influences upon his life. Then it moves swiftly on to a subject-based study of the major points of Nietzsche’s philosophy, using selected quotes from his major works to back up the interpretations.
Finally, the last section provides an overview of Nietzsche’s meaning in the world of philosophy, and includes a final section on how to study the subject further. However, there is no need, as once Mencken’s book has been studied, the reader will be in possession of a complete understanding and appreciation of Nietzsche’s writings.
This new edition also contains a comprehensive index.
Contents
Preface to the Third Edition
Introduction
Book I: Nietzsche the Man
I: Boyhood and Youth
II: The Beginnings of the Philosopher
III: Blazing a New Path
IV: The Prophet of the Superman
V: The Philosopher and the Man
Book II: Nietzsche the Philosopher
I: Dionysus Versus Apollo
II: The Origin of Morality
III: Beyond Good and Evil
IV: The Superman
V: Eternal Recurrence
VI: Christianity
VII: Truth
VIII: Civilization
IX: Women and Marriage
X: Government
XI: Crime and Punishment
XII: Education
XIII: Sundry Ideas
XIV: Nietzsche Vs. Wagner
Book III: Nietzsche the Prophet
I: Nietzsche’s Origins
II: Nietzsche and His Critics
How To Study Nietzsche
Index
Henry Louis Mencken (1880-1956) was one of America’s most prolific authors, essayists and critics of the first half of the twentieth century. His most scholarly venture remains the multi-volume “The American Language,” a wide-ranging study of how English is spoken in the USA. In all, he published well over 40 books, and numerous essays during his lifetime. His home in Baltimore has been maintained as a museum honoring his work.
250 pages
ISBN Softcover
9781647644536
ISBN Hardcover
9781915645647
