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LoC No.: 14001736
Title: Nietzsche and Other Exponents of Individualism
Note: Reading ease score: 57.3 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Credits: Produced by Annemie Arnst and Marc D'Hooghe (Images generously made available by the Internet Archive.)
Summary: "Nietzsche and Other Exponents of Individualism" by Paul Carus is a philosophical treatise written in the early 20th century. This work examines the thoughts and critiques surrounding Friedrich Nietzsche, focusing on the essence of individualism and its implications within philosophical discourse. Carus seeks to provide a nuanced understanding of Nietzsche's views alongside those of other prominent individualist thinkers, arguably critiquing their implications for ethics and societal frameworks. The opening of the text establishes a framework for understanding philosophy as a system of thought comprising knowledge, emotion, and ethics. Carus emphasizes the importance of truthfulness and objectivity in philosophy, contrasting these with the subjective philosophies exemplified by thinkers like Nietzsche. He characterizes Nietzsche's philosophy as a profound rebellion against traditional thought, presenting criticisms of its implications, particularly the glorification of the "overman" and the rejection of moral norms. The reader is introduced to the dichotomy between objective and subjective conceptions of truth, setting the stage for deeper explorations of Nietzsche's philosophies and their impact on individualism. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Carus, Paul, 1852-1919
EBook No.: 48495
Published: Mar 15, 2015
Downloads: 116
Language: English
Subject: Individualism
Subject: Nietzsche, Friedrich Wilhelm, 1844-1900
LoCC: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
LoC No.: 14001736
Title: Nietzsche and Other Exponents of Individualism
Note: Reading ease score: 57.3 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Credits: Produced by Annemie Arnst and Marc D'Hooghe (Images generously made available by the Internet Archive.)
Summary: "Nietzsche and Other Exponents of Individualism" by Paul Carus is a philosophical treatise written in the early 20th century. This work examines the thoughts and critiques surrounding Friedrich Nietzsche, focusing on the essence of individualism and its implications within philosophical discourse. Carus seeks to provide a nuanced understanding of Nietzsche's views alongside those of other prominent individualist thinkers, arguably critiquing their implications for ethics and societal frameworks. The opening of the text establishes a framework for understanding philosophy as a system of thought comprising knowledge, emotion, and ethics. Carus emphasizes the importance of truthfulness and objectivity in philosophy, contrasting these with the subjective philosophies exemplified by thinkers like Nietzsche. He characterizes Nietzsche's philosophy as a profound rebellion against traditional thought, presenting criticisms of its implications, particularly the glorification of the "overman" and the rejection of moral norms. The reader is introduced to the dichotomy between objective and subjective conceptions of truth, setting the stage for deeper explorations of Nietzsche's philosophies and their impact on individualism. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Carus, Paul, 1852-1919
EBook No.: 48495
Published: Mar 15, 2015
Downloads: 116
Language: English
Subject: Individualism
Subject: Nietzsche, Friedrich Wilhelm, 1844-1900
LoCC: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.