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The portable Nietzsche

Book • 1954
'The Portable Nietzsche' offers a broad introduction to the philosopher's thought, featuring complete texts and excerpts from his major works.

Edited and translated by Walter Kaufmann, it includes 'Thus Spoke Zarathustra', a philosophical novel that introduces concepts like the Übermensch and eternal recurrence.

'The Antichrist' critiques Christianity and traditional morality.

The collection also contains selections from 'Human, All Too Human' and 'Nietzsche contra Wagner', providing insights into Nietzsche's evolving views on culture and morality.

Kaufmann's introduction and notes offer valuable context for understanding Nietzsche's complex and often controversial ideas.

This portable volume serves as an accessible entry point to explore Nietzsche's profound influence on modern thought.

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Eric Wagner
recommends the portable library version of it, translated by Walter Kaufman, to get familiar with Nietzsche's work.
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Episode 45: Eric Wagner about Friedrich Nietzsche and more

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