| Author |
Nietzsche, Friedrich Wilhelm, 1844-1900 |
| Editor |
Brahn, Max, 1873-1944 |
| Title |
Der Wille zur Macht: Eine Auslegung alles Geschehens
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| Note |
Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Will_to_Power_(manuscript) Wikipedia page about this book: https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Der_Wille_zur_Macht
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 66.7 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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| Credits |
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| Summary |
"Der Wille zur Macht: Eine Auslegung alles Geschehens" by Friedrich Wilhelm Nietzsche is a philosophical treatise written in the late 19th century. This work aims to present a comprehensive exploration of Nietzsche's philosophy, particularly his concept of the "will to power," and serves as an examination of nihilism and the critique of established moral values. Nietzsche articulates the need for new values in the wake of the decline of traditional beliefs, especially the Christian moral framework. At the start of the treatise, Nietzsche provides a historical perspective, indicating that the future will be dominated by the emergence of nihilism, which is characterized by the devaluation of previous values. He positions himself as a philosopher who has deeply contemplated and experienced nihilism, suggesting that true understanding can only come after fully engaging with its consequences. The text introduces the idea that modern values are crumbling, and it calls for a re-evaluation of meaning and direction in life. Through a rigorous critique of contemporary morality and culture, Nietzsche lays the groundwork for developing a new moral framework rooted in strength and the affirmation of life. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
German |
| LoC Class |
B: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion
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| Subject |
Philosophy
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| Subject |
Values
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| Subject |
Nihilism (Philosophy)
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| Subject |
Power (Philosophy)
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
60360 |
| Release Date |
Sep 25, 2019 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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