In this long-awaited volume, David B. Allison argues for a 'generous' approach to Nietzsche's writings, and then provides comprehensive analyses of Nietzsche's The Birth of Tragedy, The Gay Science, On the Genealogy of Morals, and Thus Spoke Zarathustra. Unique among other books on Nietzsche, Allison's text includes individual chapters devoted to Nietzsche's principal works. Historically-oriented and continentally-informed, Allison's readings draw on French and German thinkers, such as Heidegger, Battaille, Derrida, Birault, and Deleuze, while the author explicitly resists the use of jargon that frequently characterizes those approaches. Reading the New Nietzsche is an outstanding resource for those reading Nietzsche for the first time as well as for those who wish to know him better.
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David Allison enriches the reading of these key Nietzschean texts with helpful information and leads the reader to the philosophical issues at stake. His exposition is informed by the most sophisticated contemporary debates. First time as well as long time readers of Nietzsche will find they are discovering a Nietzsche writing for today. (Al Lingis )
It is the peculiar (and maybe cruel) fate of Friedrich Nietzsche to have, a hundred years post facto, an audience that is wide yet uncomprehending. David Allison's achievement in this lucid, graceful work is to restore both the difficulty and the warmth of Nietzsche's message: focusing on four key works, he extends the range of Nietzsche interpretation precisely by virtue of sanity, balance and, above all, humaneness. A new Nietzsche? More like the one who was there all along, waiting for the right reader. (Kingwell, Mark )
David Allison, as much as anyone else, has helped to make the 'new Nietzsche' speak English; now he offers provocative and scintillating readings of four of the most significant and challenging texts of a thinker who is always renewing himself. Allison's mastery of the classical and humanistic background of Nietzsche's writing is impressive; his careful *and* daring interpretations respond imaginatively to the philosopher's invitation that reading be an adventure--like a dance and a song in the mountains. Amazingly, this is a book that will delight and instruct both the beginner and the scholar. (Shapiro, Gary )
First time readers of Nietzsche will find these text-based readings valuable guides to the intricacies of Nietzsche's writing. Readers already familiar with Nietzsche's works will find the readings cogent and thoughtful. However, for novice and experienced readers alike, what is most valuable in Allison's text is the background information from the history of ideas and from Nietzsche's life the he brings to bear on his readings. (Review Of Metaphysics )
This is an excellent book. It finds a space for its arguments in the already-crowded literature, benefits from a simplicity of writing about complicated matters, and provides the scholarly references in detailed notes. (Heythrop Journal )
Had Nietzsche been aware that so many competing schools of interpretation would claim him for their own, he would doubtless have been flattered, after the almost complete neglect his writings had during his own lifetime. David Allison's book is the only one, however, he would have endorsed, as having gotten his philosophy down exactly as he would have wished, but hardly dared expect. The book is a masterpiece of exposition and analysis, presenting the work and the life through a brilliant reading of four of Nietzsche's great books. Nietzsche's enthusiasts can clear their shelves of the bickering secondary literature. This is the book to keep. (Arthur Danto )
It is the peculiar (and maybe cruel) fate of Friedrich Nietzsche to have, a hundred years post facto, an audience that is wide yet uncomprehending. David Allison's achievement in this lucid, graceful work is to restore both the difficulty and the warmth of Nietzsche's message: focusing on four key works, he extends the range of Nietzsche interpretation precisely by virtue of sanity, balance and, above all, humaneness. A new Nietzsche? More like the one who was there all along, waiting for the right reader. (Kingwell, Mark )
David Allison, as much as anyone else, has helped to make the 'new Nietzsche' speak English; now he offers provocative and scintillating readings of four of the most significant and challenging texts of a thinker who is always renewing himself. Allison's mastery of the classical and humanistic background of Nietzsche's writing is impressive; his careful *and* daring interpretations respond imaginatively to the philosopher's invitation that reading be an adventure--like a dance and a song in the mountains. Amazingly, this is a book that will delight and instruct both the beginner and the scholar. (Shapiro, Gary )
First time readers of Nietzsche will find these text-based readings valuable guides to the intricacies of Nietzsche's writing. Readers already familiar with Nietzsche's works will find the readings cogent and thoughtful. However, for novice and experienced readers alike, what is most valuable in Allison's text is the background information from the history of ideas and from Nietzsche's life the he brings to bear on his readings. (Review Of Metaphysics )
This is an excellent book. It finds a space for its arguments in the already-crowded literature, benefits from a simplicity of writing about complicated matters, and provides the scholarly references in detailed notes. (Heythrop Journal )
Had Nietzsche been aware that so many competing schools of interpretation would claim him for their own, he would doubtless have been flattered, after the almost complete neglect his writings had during his own lifetime. David Allison's book is the only one, however, he would have endorsed, as having gotten his philosophy down exactly as he would have wished, but hardly dared expect. The book is a masterpiece of exposition and analysis, presenting the work and the life through a brilliant reading of four of Nietzsche's great books. Nietzsche's enthusiasts can clear their shelves of the bickering secondary literature. This is the book to keep. (Arthur Danto )
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David B. Allison is professor of philosophy at the State University of New York at Stony Brook. He is the editor of the groundbreaking anthology The New Nietzsche.
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19 of 23 people found the following review helpful:
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About time someone got Nietzsche right,
This review is from: Reading the New Nietzsche (Paperback)
There's a blurb by Athur Danto on the back cover of this book that says that this is the only book that Nietzsche himself would have endorsed. I think Danto may be right. Allison gets past all the landmines in Nietzsche's writings, and doesn't fall for the overly simple right-wing reading of Nietzsche that's so popular with the Ayn Rand types. Instead, he gives us a subtle interpretation of Nietzsche's theory of knowledge (yes, Nietzsche did believe in knowledge, he was just very careful about making an absolute claims) and morality (and yes, Nietzsche did believe in morality...he's just very critical of what has passed for morals in the western world). It's impossible to summarize Allison's conclusions, but they're incredibly well supported by the texts, and Allison's writing is crystal clear. A real pleasure to read, especially if you're a Nietzsche fan who's been disturbed by all the misreadings of Nietzsche. I think this would also make a good intro book for someone just beginning to explore Nietzsche's thought.
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Scholarly, passionate, and beautifully written!,
By Donald Hunt (California,USA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Reading the New Nietzsche (Paperback)
Like a good friend who knows and understands you and your moods, Dr. Allison has an informal, conversation tone that enables him to relay an uncommon combination of scholarly material with passion. He is comfortable with his writing and it was a pleasure to read the formulations that appear astoundingly obvious with his guidance. Most of Nietzsche's work requires many readings, cross-referencing and an intense commitment to grasp the essentials and comprehend the concepts being presented. Dr. Allison's book makes these difficult journeys so enjoyable. I experienced an empathy with Nietzsche's work within Dr. Allison's framework. Anyone who has read Nietzsche will truly appreciate this wonderful book and for those who haven't, this is an outstanding introduction which allows you to "feel" the journey to some great ideas! I envy those people who get to discover "Reading the New Nietzsche" by David B. Allison for the first time!
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The most important book on Nietzsche in English in years,
By eupraxis "eupraxis" (New Orleans, LA USA) - See all my reviews
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Allison's text is a refreshing and well-written analysis of Nietzsche's most famous works. Devoid of the usual shibboleths of contemporary writing, Allison offers a penetrating look at the main features and problems of the Nietzsche corpus in a manner accessible to any sensitive reader. A must read.
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