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June 06, 2005
Nietzsche 101
Nietzsche is one of the most misrepresented and misunderstood philosophers, as a result both of his manner of writing and the machinizations of his sister after his death. Herewith my advice for those interested in learning more about Neitzsche and what he had to say.
First, read The Portable Nietzsche, edited by Walter Kaufmann, cover to cover. This is an intelligent selection of excerpts that enables a general appreciation of what Nietzsche actually wrote and said. The Kaufmann biography of Nietzsche will then provide a pretty good overview of Nietzsche's life and thought. Danto's Nietzsche as Philosopher is an excellent collection of essays that summarizes and critiques some of Nietzsche's major concepts and positions. It has the added advantage of being extremely well written.
Posted by apc at June 6, 2005 06:31 PM