Thus Spoke Zarathustra

Discover the profound insights of Friedrich Nietzsche’s seminal philosophical work, Thus Spoke Zarathustra. This 1964 Penguin Classics edition, translated by R.J. Hollingdale, presents the original text with clarity, making it accessible for both seasoned philosophers and curious newcomers alike. Delve into the revolutionary ideas that challenge conventional beliefs, as Nietzsche introduces the concept of the Superman and boldly declares that 'God is dead.' A true titan of Western thought, Nietzsche urges readers to embrace their individuality and explore the meaning of existence beyond traditional religious frameworks. The narrative follows the mythical prophet Zarathustra, who descends from the mountains to reveal powerful truths about humanity, existence, and the divine potential within us all. With its lyrical prose and fiery arguments, Thus Spoke Zarathustra serves as both a call to arms for personal empowerment and a critique of societal norms. Ideal for philosophy enthusiasts, students, and anyone seeking to enrich their understanding of existential thought. At 352 pages, this trade paperback invites you to engage deeply with Nietzsche’s ideas, which have inspired countless artists, writers, and thinkers throughout history. Don't miss your chance to own this critical text, which includes FREE shipping. Please note that combined shipping for other products is unavailable with this item, and delivery may take up to 10 days.

Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780140441185
Format: Trade paperback (UK)
Year: 1964
Publisher: Penguin UK
Pages: 352


Description:
Friedrich Nietzsche's most accessible and influential philosophical work, misquoted, misrepresented, brilliantly original and enormously influential, Thus Spoke Zarathustra is translated from the German by R.J. Hollingdale in Penguin Classics.
Nietzsche was one of the most revolutionary and subversive thinkers in Western philosophy, and Thus Spoke Zarathustra remains his most famous and influential work. It describes how the ancient Persian prophet Zarathustra descends from his solitude in the mountains to tell the world that God is dead and that the Superman, the human embodiment of divinity, is his successor. Nietzsche's utterance 'God is dead', his insistence that the meaning of life is to be found in purely human terms, and his doctrine of the Superman and the will to power were all later seized upon and unrecognisably twisted by, among others, Nazi intellectuals. With blazing intensity and poetic brilliance, Nietzsche argues that the meaning of existence is not to be found in religious pieties or meek submission to authority, but in an all-powerful life force- passionate, chaotic and free.
Frederich Nietzsche (1844-1900) became the chair of classical philology at Basel University at the age of 24 until his bad health forced him to retire in 1879. He divorced himself from society until his final collapse in 1899 when he became insane. A powerfully original thinker, Nietzsche's influence on subsequent writers, such as George Bernard Shaw, D.H. Lawrence, Thomas Mann and Jean-Paul Sartre, was considerable.
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