Man Alone with Himself
(Author) Friedrich NietzscheFriedrich Nietzsche was one of the most revolutionary thinkers in Western philosophy. Here he sets out his subversive views in a series of aphorisms on subjects ranging from art to arrogance, boredom to passion, science to vanity, rejecting conventional notions of morality to celebrate the individual�s �will to power�. Throughout history, some books have changed the world. They have transformed the way we see ourselves � and each other. They have inspired debate, dissent, war and revolution. They have enlightened, outraged, provoked and comforted. They have enriched lives � and destroyed them. Now Penguin brings you the works of the great thinkers, pioneers, radicals and visionaries whose ideas shook civilization and helped make us who we are.
Friedrich Nietzsche
Friedrich Nietzsche was a German philosopher, cultural critic, poet, and philologist, known for his profound influence on Western philosophy and literature. His most notable works include "Thus Spoke Zarathustra," "Beyond Good and Evil," and "The Birth of Tragedy." Nietzsche's writing style was characterized by his use of aphorisms, paradoxes, and poetic language, which challenged traditional philosophical conventions.
Nietzsche's contributions to literature include his exploration of existential themes, the concept of the "Ubermensch" (overman), and the reevaluation of moral values. His ideas on the will to power, eternal recurrence, and the death of God have had a lasting impact on literature, philosophy, and cultural criticism.
Nietzsche's most famous work, "Thus Spoke Zarathustra," is a philosophical novel that explores themes of individualism, self-overcoming, and the pursuit of meaning in a godless world. The book has been praised for its literary style and innovative approach to philosophical storytelling, cementing Nietzsche's legacy as one of the most influential thinkers of the modern era.
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