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Title: Friedrich Nietzsche
Note: Reading ease score: 58.1 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Credits: Produced by Marc D'Hooghe (Images generously made available by the Internet Archive.)
Summary: "Friedrich Nietzsche" by Georg Brandes is a biographical analysis written in the early 20th century. This work examines the life and intellectual contributions of Nietzsche, focusing on his development as a philosopher and his critique of societal norms and morality. Brandes highlights Nietzsche’s radical thoughts on culture, morality, and individuality, portraying him as a critical voice in German literature. At the start of the text, Brandes introduces Friedrich Nietzsche as an essential yet underappreciated figure in German literature, emphasizing his unique aptitude for provoking thought and debate. The author outlines Nietzsche's early academic career and literary milestones, touching upon his health struggles and the transformative relationships he had with figures like Richard Wagner and Jakob Burkhardt. It also delves into Nietzsche's philosophical evolution, marking his shift from disciple to innovator, as he began to challenge established moral values and articulate his notions on culture and individuality, ultimately leading to his quest for "the will to power." (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Brandes, Georg, 1842-1927
Translator: Chater, Arthur G. (Arthur Grosvenor), 1866-1951
EBook No.: 47588
Published: Dec 8, 2014
Downloads: 266
Language: English
Subject: Nietzsche, Friedrich Wilhelm, 1844-1900
Subject: Philosophers -- Germany -- Biography
Subject: Philosophy, German -- 19th century
LoCC: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: Friedrich Nietzsche
Note: Reading ease score: 58.1 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Credits: Produced by Marc D'Hooghe (Images generously made available by the Internet Archive.)
Summary: "Friedrich Nietzsche" by Georg Brandes is a biographical analysis written in the early 20th century. This work examines the life and intellectual contributions of Nietzsche, focusing on his development as a philosopher and his critique of societal norms and morality. Brandes highlights Nietzsche’s radical thoughts on culture, morality, and individuality, portraying him as a critical voice in German literature. At the start of the text, Brandes introduces Friedrich Nietzsche as an essential yet underappreciated figure in German literature, emphasizing his unique aptitude for provoking thought and debate. The author outlines Nietzsche's early academic career and literary milestones, touching upon his health struggles and the transformative relationships he had with figures like Richard Wagner and Jakob Burkhardt. It also delves into Nietzsche's philosophical evolution, marking his shift from disciple to innovator, as he began to challenge established moral values and articulate his notions on culture and individuality, ultimately leading to his quest for "the will to power." (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Brandes, Georg, 1842-1927
Translator: Chater, Arthur G. (Arthur Grosvenor), 1866-1951
EBook No.: 47588
Published: Dec 8, 2014
Downloads: 266
Language: English
Subject: Nietzsche, Friedrich Wilhelm, 1844-1900
Subject: Philosophers -- Germany -- Biography
Subject: Philosophy, German -- 19th century
LoCC: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.