An Intro to Nietzsche Pol Thinking: The Perfect Nihilist - Softcover

Ansell-Pearson, Keith

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0521427215 ISBN 13: 9780521427210

Publisher: Cambridge University Press, 2008

Synopsis

Introduction to Nietzsche's politics, discussing key books and themes, with chronology and further reading.

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Review

"This book provides a sound introduction to Nietzsche's political thought....Strongly recommended for undergraduates at all levels." Choice

"It is one of the singular merits of Ansell-Pearson's book that he not only explains cogently the ways in which Nietzsche is an important political thinker but also clarifies the stages of his development. Furthermore, the author furnishes a number of insightful criticisms of both Nietzsche and Nietzsche interpreters....Ansell-Pearson's book is a meritorious work that should be read and reflected upon, for it helps us to understand Nietzsche, as Nietzsche, Ansell-Pearson rightly remarks, helps us to understand the age in which we live." John Riser, European Studies Journal

"...highly accessible and engaging study of Nietsche's political philosophy..." International Studies in Philosophy

"An excellent introduction to Nietzche's thought, and a book to be welcomed as well by scholars in political theory, philosophy, and any field concerned about emancipatory politics." Religious Studies Review

"...compelling....in the breadth of its sweep..." New Nietzsche Studies

Book Description

This is a lively introduction to the contentious topic of Nietzsche's politics, 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 analysed in the context of modern political concerns.

Edition details

• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Publication date: 2008
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0521427215
• ISBN 13: 9780521427210
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 264