Thus Spoke Zarathustra

Thus Spoke Zarathustra

by Friedrich Nietzsche
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Publication Date: 06/10/2017

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Friedrich Nietzsche's 'Thus Spoke Zarathustra' is a philosophical novel that follows the journey of the character Zarathustra as he delivers his teachings to the people. The book is written in a unique and poetic style, incorporating elements of parables, prose, and poetry. Nietzsche's use of allegorical storytelling allows readers to explore complex philosophical ideas in a more accessible and engaging way. 'Thus Spoke Zarathustra' is considered a masterpiece of existential literature, exploring themes of the Übermensch, eternal recurrence, and the death of God. Nietzsche challenges traditional moral values and calls for a reevaluation of societal norms. His writing is both profound and thought-provoking, inviting readers to reflect on their own beliefs and values. Nietzsche's personal struggles with health and his disillusionment with religion and society greatly influenced the themes and ideas presented in the book. His deep introspection and rejection of conventional wisdom provide a deeper understanding of the philosophical concepts discussed in 'Thus Spoke Zarathustra.' I highly recommend this book to readers interested in existential philosophy and the exploration of individual freedom and personal growth.

ISBN:
9788027220779
9788027220779
Category:
Phenomenology & Existentialism
Format:
Epub (Kobo), Epub (Adobe)
Publication Date:
06-10-2017
Language:
English
Publisher:
Musaicum Books
Friedrich Nietzsche

The philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche was born in Prussia in 1844. After the death of his father, a Lutheran minister, Nietzsche was raised from the age of five by his mother in a household of women. In 1869 he was appointed Professor of Classical Philology at the University of Basel, where he taught until 1879 when poor health forced him to retire. He never recovered from a nervous breakdown in 1889 and died eleven years later.

Known for saying that 'god is dead,' Nietzsche propounded his metaphysical construct of the superiority of the disciplined individual (superman) living in the present over traditional values derived from Christianity and its emphasis on heavenly rewards. His ideas were appropriated by the Fascists, who turned his theories into social realities that he had never intended.

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