The Philosophy of Nietzsche

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This important new introduction to Nietzsche's philosophical work provides readers with an excellent framework for understanding the central concerns of his philosophical and cultural writings. It shows how Nietzsche's ideas have had a profound influence on European philosophy and why, in recent years, Nietzsche scholarship has become the battleground for debates between the analytic and continental traditions over philosophical method. The book is divided into three parts. In the first part, the author discusses morality, religion and nihilism to show why Nietzsche rejects certain components. Read more... Abstract: This important new introduction to Nietzsche's philosophical work provides readers with an excellent framework for understanding the central concerns of his philosophical and cultural writings. It shows how Nietzsche's ideas have had a profound influence on European philosophy and why, in recent years, Nietzsche scholarship has become the battleground for debates between the analytic and continental traditions over philosophical method. The book is divided into three parts. In the first part, the author discusses morality, religion and nihilism to show why Nietzsche rejects certain components Content: Cover Half Title Title Page Copyright Page Dedication Table of Contents Acknoweldgements Abbreviations Introduction 1 Morality 2 Religion 3 Nihilism 4 Metaphysics 5 Truth 6 Logic and epistemology 7 Psychology 8 The will to power 9 Life, virtue, politics Guide to further reading Index.