New to penguin classics, the will to power contains some of nietzsches most fascinating and combative writings on nihilism, metaphysics and the future of europe. Nietzsches magnum opus, the crown of his philosophy, the book that has been accused of. Friedrich nietzsche 18441900 was a philosopher, critic, composer, and poet. The will to power is a prominent concept in the philosophy of friedrich nietzsche.
The will to power describes what nietzsche may have believed to be the main. It is a monumental work in the field of philosophy and has such a wide reach on other philosophers their own theories that it is an absolute must read for any aspiring philosopher philosophy student. The course covers both biographical and philosophical information on friedrich nietzsche. The title derived from a work that nietzsche himself had considered writing. The will to power at the heart of nietzsche s philosophy the will to power is the title of an unfinished work, begun to 1883, which was intended to reflect on the transmutation of values. Religion, morality, and philosophy, while they all aim at socalled universal truth, tend to.
As for the illusion of ulterior worlds, nietzsche stalking in all its forms. The will to power by friedrich nietzsche, paperback. The will to power, compiled from the notebooks, is one of the most famous boooks of the philosophy. The philosophy of friedrich nietzsche audible audio is a series of 24 half hour lectures presented by two professors of philosophy, husband and wife team. The will to power is a central concept in the philosophy of 19thcentury german philosopher friedrich nietzsche. Apart from the books nietzsche wrote between 1879 and 1889, it is doubtful that his life held any intrinsic interest. The will to power by friedrich nietzsche goodreads. Nietzsche discusses the history of nihilism in europe, critiquing the 17th, 18th, and 19th centuries, along with the works of wellknown philosophers like voltaire, rousseau, and schopenhauer. Mencken, see the philosophy of friedrich nietzsche. Friedrich nietzsche, german classical scholar, philosopher, and critic of culture, who became one of the most influential of all modern thinkers. The project gutenberg ebook of the will to power, by friedrich. The project gutenberg ebook of the will to power, book i and ii, by. This posthumously produced volume, drawn from his unpublished notebooks, collects.
At the same time, life makes an effort to get what we want and dominate what we possess. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read the will to power. The philosophy of friedrich nietzsche is 24 lectures, 30 minutes each lecture on 12 audio cds. Please improve it by verifying the claims made and adding inline citations. Will to power and millions of other books are available for instant access.
Assembled by nietzsche s sister after his death, the will to power is a collection of the philosopher s reflections and theories taken from his unpublished notebooks. The philosophy of friedrich nietzsche from the worlds largest community of readers. Nietzsche s mature philosophy life itself with the will to power, that is, with an instinct for growth and durability. Throughout his career, friedrich wilhelm nietzsche explored the concept of the will to power, interpreting it variously as a psychological, biological, and metaphysical principle. Nietzsche s notebooks, kept by him during his most productive years, offer a fascinating glimpse into the workshop and mind of a great thinker, and compare favorably with the notebooks of gide and kafka, camus and wittgenstein. Nietzsche presents a biologistic interpretation of the will to power as life. Mencken produced the first book on nietzsche in english in 1907, the philosophy of friedrich nietzsche, and in 1910 a book of translated paragraphs from nietzsche, increasing knowledge of his philosophy in the united states. Seriously ill, halfblind, in virtually unrelenting pain, he lived in boarding houses in switzerland, the french riviera, and italy, with only limited human contact.
The philosophy of friedrich nietzsche on apple books. It is best understood as an irrational force, found in all individuals, that can be channeled toward different ends. The title derives from a work that nietzsche himself had intended to write. This world is the will to power and nothing besides. The will to power by friedrich nietzsche 1968, paperback. These writings, which did much to establish his reputation as a philosopher, offer some of his most powerful and troubling thoughts. One could say that life itself is the will to power since life really conquers what we long for. The will to power, friedrich nietzsche it is important to note that nietzsche didnt think the ideally powerful individual was a physically strong individual or even an individual with power over others psychological and spiritual strength represents the ultimate power, he thought, and it matters more that one has power over ones own. One of the great minds of modernity, friedrich nietzsche smashed through the beliefs of his age. The philosophy of friedrich nietzsche the great courses author, publisher, kathleen m. Buy a cheap copy of the will to power book by friedrich nietzsche.
Friedrich nietzsche friedrich nietzsche decade of isolation and creativity 187989. His attempts to unmask the motives that underlie traditional western religion, morality, and philosophy deeply affected generations of intellects. The will to power ebook written by friedrich nietzsche. The maintenance of the military state is the last means of maintaining the great tradition of. If there are still such things, in this ironic postmodern age, as dangerous thoughts, surely no book is more overflowing with them than friedrich nietzsche s will. The will to power audiobook by friedrich nietzsche. The philosophy of friedrich nietzsch e on apple book s. Friedrich nietzsche decade of isolation and creativity. The will to power is an audiobook of notes compiled from the literary remains of friedrich nietzsche. Nietzsche often thought of his writings as struggles with nihilism, and apart from his critiques of religion, philosophy, and morality he developed original theses that have commanded attention, especially perspectivism, the will to power, eternal recurrence, and the superman. The philosophy of friedrich nietzsche sundays at 8.
Friedrich nietzsche 18441900 was a philosopher, critic, composer, and poet whose works include thus spoke zarathustra, beyond good and evil, twilight of the idols, the antichrist, and his autobiography, ecce homo. German philosopher friedrich wilhelm nietzsche 18441900 ranks among the most influential of modern thinkers. Nietzsche is the philosopher of the will to power, seen as vital creation and fulfillment. Nietzsche is known today as a precursor to existentialism, poststructuralism and postmodernism. The will to power by friedrich nietzsche by friedrich nietzsche by friedrich nietzsche by friedrich nietzsche. Friedrich nietzsche and the will to power exploring your. Youll explore the controversial philosophers subtle, complex critique of. Including some of his most interesting metaphysical and. The will to power is a book of notes drawn from the literary remains or nachlass of the philosopher friedrich nietzsche by his sister elisabeth. The will to power nietzsche, friedrich 9780141195353. This lonely and chronically ill, yet passionate, daring, and complex man is perhaps the most mysterious and least understood of all contemporar y philosophe rs. The will to power describes what nietzsche may have believed to be the main driving force in humans achievement, ambition, and the striving to reach the highest possible position in life. Project gutenbergs the will to power, book i and ii, by friedrich nietzsche.
His explorations of the motives underlying western philosophy, religion, and morality have exercised a profound effect on generations of writers, theologians, philosophers, and psychologists. Nietzsche s final section of the book devoted to the matter of discipline and breeding outlines nietzsche s idea of the eternal recurrence and how this must be faced by the overman. Following the first book, nietzsche continued his efforts to influence the. Obviously nietzsche is a master of his craft, but this book is, in my opinion, his finest work. The will to power in nietzsche the will to power refers to the evolution of life. New to penguin classics, the will to power contains some of nietzsches most. The will to power, his world, his policies the inner will of the real, noble man is the will to power, an insatiable desire to manifest power. Here is the first critical edition in any language.
Why are his brilliant insights so relevant for today. Friedrich nietzsche 18441900 was a german philosopher and. Scarpitti translator has translated nietzsche s on the genealogy of morals for penguin. The will to power, a prominent concept in his philosophy, describes what nietzsche. Assembled by nietzsches sister after his death, the will to power is a collection. Youll explore the controversial philosophers subtle, complex critique of both religious belief and greek rationalism. Youll get a chance to put nietzsches life and work in a larger historical and philosophical context. Ludovici in 1910, and it has since seen several other translations and publications.
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