The Essential Nietzsche

Philosophy History & Survey

Author: Friedrich Nietzsche

A prominent intellectual of the Weimar era, Heinrich Mann was a leading authority on Nietzsche. This volume consists of Mann’s selections of highlights from the philosopher’s works, along with an introduction that explains their significance to modern readers., Key excerpts from Nietzsche’s books include passages from The Birth of Tragedy, Thoughts Out of Season, The Dawn of….Read More

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