R. J. Hollingdale Boeken

The ancient Persian prophet Zarathustra descends from the mountains to tell the world that God is dead and that Superman, the human embodiment of divinity, is his successor. Nietzsche argues that the meaning of existence is not religious

Masterful translations of the great philosopher’s major work on ethics, along with his own remarkable review of his life and works. On the Genealogy of Morals (1887) shows Nietzsche using philsophy, psychology, and classical philology in an effort to give new direction to an ancient discipline. The work consists of three essays. The first contrasts master morality and slave morality and indicates how the term "good" has widely different meanings in each. The second inquiry deals with guilt and the bad conscience; the third with ascetic ideals—not only in religion but also in the academy. Ecce Homo, written in 1898 and first published posthumously in 1908, is Nietzsche's review of his life and works. It contains chapters on all the books he himself published. His interpretations are as fascinating as they are invaluable. Nothing Nietzsche wrote is more stunning stylistically or as a human document. Walter Kaufmann's translations are faithful of the word and spirit of Nietzsche, and his running footnote commentaries on both books are more comprehensive than those in his other Nietzsche translations because these two works have been so widely misunderstood.

New to Penguin Classics, The Will to Power contains some of Nietzsche's most fascinating and combative writings on nihilism, metaphysics and the future of Europe. 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sister after his death, The Will to Power is a collection of the philosopher's reflections and theories taken from his unpublished notebooks. Covering topics such as nihilism, Christianity, morality, and the famous will to power, the book was controversially presented as Nietzsche's all-but-completed magnum opus containing his philosophical system. Including some of his most interesting metaphysical and epistemological thoughts, as well as some of his most disturbing ethical and political comments, the book would prove to have a significant influence on Nietzsche's contentious reception in the twentieth century. For more than seventy years, Penguin has been the leading publisher of classic literature in the English-speaking world. With more than 1,700 titles, Penguin Classics represents a global bookshelf of the best works throughout history and across genres and disciplines. Readers trust the series to provide authoritative texts enhanced by introductions and notes by distinguished scholars and contemporary authors, as well as up-to-date translations by award-winning translators.

This book offers a comprehensive exploration of Nietzsche's life and philosophical contributions, making it a valuable resource for enthusiasts and scholars alike. It delves into the key themes and ideas that shaped his thinking, providing insights into his complex character and the historical context of his work. Through detailed analysis, readers can gain a deeper understanding of Nietzsche's influence on philosophy and culture.

A collection of essays by Schopenhauer on the perception of the importance of art, morality and self awareness in a blind struggle against a Godless, meaningless world radically transformed our understanding of the individual and remains a searing vision of the human condition.

One of the most iconoclastic thinkers of all time, Friedrich Nietzsche continues to challenge the boundaries of conventional religion and morality with his subversive theories of the 'superman', the individual will, the death of God and the triumph of an all-powerful human life force.

Literatura o Nietzschem je rozsáhlá a neustále se rozrůstá. Existuje množství různých a mnohdy nesmiřitelných teorií o jeho filosofii, ale R. J. Hollingdale se domnívá, že úvod k Nietzschemu by se neměl stát úvodem k jeho komentátorům a kritikům. Namísto polemik uvádí co nejvíce citací: účelem knihy je přimět čtenáře, aby si přečetl Nietzscheho sám a stal se sám sobě vykladačem jeho díla. Tato obsáhlá monografie o jedné z nejvýznamnějších postav filosofie 19. století, která měla obrovský vliv na sociokulturní formování století našeho, je považována odbornou veřejností za jednu z nejlepších na dané téma. Zvláštní pozornost autor věnuje vztahu mezi Nietzscheho filosofickým dílem a utvářením politických schémat a jejich pohybu, jež souvisely s oživováním zájmu o tohoto myslitele. Hollingdale neopomíjí ani další Nietzscheho aktivity: poezii, filologii či zájem o hudbu.