Thus Spake Zarathustra: A Book for All and None by Friedrich Nietzsche (English)

Description: Thus Spake Zarathustra by Friedrich Nietzsche, Thomas Common, Elizabeth Förster-Nietzsche, Anthony M. Ludovici The book addresses God, morals and social idealism and and is a story in four parts. Zarathustra, the legendary Persian philosopher, is the central character but Nietzsches Zarathustra preaches an altogether different set of values - no more slave-morality but, rather, the life-affirming values of the beyond man or Übermensch. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Translated by Thomas Common, with introduction by Mrs Förster-Nietzsche, & notes by Anthony M. LudoviciGerman philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche was one of the most influential thinkers of the late 1800s, penning critiques on philosophy, religion and social norms. Nietzsches controversial thoughts on what he saw as religious and political repression emerged early on in his life - as a schoolboy he wrote "Very often submission to the will of God and humility are but a covering mantle for cowardly hesitation to face our destiny with determination."Thus Spake Zarathustra is Nietzsches magnum opus on the subject of God, morality and political idealism. The legendary Persian philosopher and moralist, Zarathustra (Zoroaster), is his choice for the central character because, he says, "Zarathustra created the most portentous error, morality, consequently he should also be the first to perceive that error." So it falls on Zarathustra to turn his own original doctrine on its head. He takes on the task of seeking the truth - "to aim straight", as Nietzsche puts it - and finds his answer after much soul-searching.The book takes the form of a story in four parts, styled with a biblical cadence. Zarathustra the radical thinker comes down from his mountain cave and attempts to persuade the people to throw off their stifling preconceptions of God and other-worldly hopes. He entreats them to dispense with life-denying concepts such as pity, humility, guilt, and to seek instead the superman, or Übermensch, in themselves. This beyond man would move past the human condition and would create his own life-affirming values and purpose.Thus Spake Zarathustra remains a provocative work - and is all the more valuable for it. Author Biography German philosopher and philologist, Friedrich Nietzsche, was one of the most influential thinkers of our time. His works include critical texts on philosophy, science, cultural norms, religion and morality. His aim was the "truth" as he saw it, no matter how unpalatable, penned in a style characterised by metaphor and aphorism. Long Description German philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche was one of the most influential thinkers of the late 1800s, penning critiques on philosophy, religion and social norms. Nietzsches controversial thoughts on what he saw as religious and political repression emerged early on in his life - as a schoolboy he wrote "Very often submission to the will of God and humility are but a covering mantle for cowardly hesitation to face our destiny with determination." Thus Spake Zarathustra is Nietzsches magnum opus on the subject of God, morality and political idealism. The legendary Persian philosopher and moralist, Zarathustra (Zoroaster), is his choice for the central character because, he says, "Zarathustra created the most portentous error, morality, consequently he should also be the first to perceive that error." So it falls on Zarathustra to turn his own original doctrine on its head. He takes on the task of seeking the truth - "to aim straight," as Nietzsche puts it - and finds his answer after much soul-searching. The book takes the form of a story in four parts, styled with a biblical cadence. Zarathustra the radical thinker comes down from his mountain cave and attempts to persuade the people to throw off their stifling preconceptions of God and other-worldly hopes. He entreats them to dispense with life-denying concepts such as pity, humility, guilt, and to seek instead the superman, or Ubermensch, in themselves. This beyond man would move past the human condition and would create his own life-affirming values and purpose. Thus Spake Zarathustra remains a provocative work - and is all the more valuable for it. Details ISBN1911405284 Author Anthony M. Ludovici Pages 272 Publisher Aziloth Books Language English Translator Thomas Common ISBN-10 1911405284 ISBN-13 9781911405283 Media Book Format Paperback Year 2017 Publication Date 2017-07-07 Short Title Thus Spake Zarathustra UK Release Date 2017-07-07 Imprint Aziloth Books Place of Publication Rookhope Country of Publication United Kingdom Translated from German AU Release Date 2017-07-07 NZ Release Date 2017-07-07 Subtitle A Book for All and None Illustrations 1 black and white illustration Audience General We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:116518559;

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