Introducing Nietzsche [Paperback]

Laurence Gane (Author), Piero (Contributor)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 27, 1993 | Series: Introducing

Is God dead? Is morality just a "useful mistake"? Is human evolution complete or only just beginning? These are some of the questions that emerge from a study of the philosophy of Friedrich Nietzsche. This great 19th century thinker gives us insights into human psychology, morality, religion and power, that seem clairvoyant today. Existentialism, psychoanalysis, semiotics and postmodernism are plainly anticipated in his writings.

Introducing Nietzsche introduces the reader to a fearless critic of vanity and bad faith -- the philosopher whom Freud believed, "...had greater self-knowledge than anyone I have read".

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"'Introducing is a miracle of modern publishing... buy one now.' Don Patterson, Guardian" --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

About the Author

Laurence Gane read Philosophy at UCL and King's College, London. He now lives in Snowdonia and runs a recording studio. Piero is an artist and graphic designer whose work has twice been included in the Royal College of Art's 'The Best of British Illustration'. --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

Product Details

• Paperback: 176 pages
• Publisher: Totem Books (October 27, 1993)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1874166633
• ISBN-13: 978-1874166634
• Product Dimensions: 8.2 x 5.5 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,034,667 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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19 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars fun, readable overview of nietzsche, December 5, 1999

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P. Falstad (Edina, MN USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Introducing Nietzsche (Paperback)

A concise overview of Nietzsche's life and work, and his influence on later thinkers. Even though I am not familiar with the technical language of philosophy, I found it very clear and easy to read, and finished it in one sitting. It also put to rest my concern about possible connections to the Nazis. Cute illustrations.

15 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An Excellent Introduction!, September 10, 2001

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Pheonix (Exit 8A, New Joursey Turnpike) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Introducing Nietzsche (Paperback)

I perused this book in a bookstore and found myself not being able to put the book down. I returned the next day, and read more of it, then decided that this book is well worth the ..., especially since it makes you think and begin to question things around you that you have accepted all your life. This book, in my opinion, is great for anybody interested in Nietzsche or Philosophy- not only is it entertaining, but it gives a nice overview of his life and his works- and is a great starter for anyone who doesn't know where to start with Nietzche. If you are Christian or one who associates with a religion, you may find some of Nietzche's ideas a bit offensive. But even if you are, or if you have already been questioning things like 'culture' and religion, you will smile when you read this book.

Nevertheless, it's good just to read this book- no matter what angle you're coming from, it's always good to know different views, and this is one view you don't want to miss. You will smile at how Nietzche came about gaining so much self knowledge, and by doing this, he came up with his unique and provacative ideas.

I'd highly recommend this book, as well as the others in the series. If you want to go on a journey with your mind, this is a good place to start, well worth the ... that would go towards buying some non-necessity anyways. Hopefully in the end, like Nietzche, you'll find your own philosophy and go your own way, not some way that you did not choose.

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars a great starting point, August 25, 2001

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"savedacowz" (Denton, Texas United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Introducing Nietzsche (Paperback)

I am a fan of all the books in the Introducing series, but this was one of my favourites. Very clear and easy to understand. This is a good place to start if you are interested in Nietzsche but overwhelmed by the amount of material available. Includes an excellent concise list of further reading. The illustrations in this selection are not as helpful as in the other intro books but are still amusing and add entertainment to the text. I read this book in one sitting because I couln't bring myself to put it down.