Thus Spoke Zarathustra: A Book for All and None is a book written during the 1880s by German philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche. Hard to categorize, the work is a treatise on philosophy, a highly praised work of literature, and in parts a collection of poetry and in others a parody of and amendment to the Bible. Consisting largely of speeches by the book's main person Zarathustra, the work's content extends across a vast range of styles and subject matter. Nietzsche himself described the work as "the deepest ever written".
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The most famous Nietzsche book which formed part of his 'campaign against morality' […] the German philosopher explores the ethical consequences of the 'death of God'. Some say the book was a catalyst in Hitler's thinking and the rise of the far-right, others that Zarathustra was the most important text on human potential ever written. Hear it for yourself. The Naxos audiobook also includes helpful introductions to every chapter. --Bukowski on Bukowski zine
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Friedrich Wilhelm Nietzsche was a nineteenth-century German philosopher and classical philologist. He wrote critical texts on religion, morality, contemporary culture, philosophy, and science, using a distinctive German language style and displaying a fondness for metaphor and aphorism. Nietzsche's influence remains substantial within and beyond philosophy, notably in existentialism and postmodernism. His style and radical questioning of the value and objectivity of truth have resulted in much commentary and interpretation, mostly in the continental tradition, and to a lesser extent in analytic philosophy. His key ideas include the interpretation of tragedy as an affirmation of life, an eternal recurrence (which numerous commentators have re-interpreted), a rejection of Platonism, and a repudiation of both Christianity and egalitarianism (especially in the form of democracy and socialism).
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By D. S. Close
Format:Paperback
This is a lovely reprint of an old edition of zarathustra. A wonderful copy to read, but academics would do better to purchase the penguin classics version (Hollingdale trans.) principally because this edition has no bibliographical data.
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Before I start I should say that 'Thus Spake Zarathustra' is an excellent book. It sets forth the majority of Nietschze's views through the mouth of the prophet Zoroaster. The closest thing to a criticism I can levy is that his succeeding works like 'beyond good and evil' might be a bit more suitable if you're a philosophy student like me since they set forward his views a bit more bluntly (on the other hand why not read both). I would normally give it a happy five stars, however in this case I'm not reviewing just the book in general but rather this particular edition. The translator has littered the book with exagerated archaisms. What the intention of this was is a mystery to me but the effect is clear, the book is near to unreadable. Tacking -eth to the end of every verb and sprinkling in thous and thees isn't an improvement and I can hardly believe that it represents in any way the original German. Don't be tempted by the low price, you'll regret it.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
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Previously I had read a bad translation of"Beyond Good and Evil" and thought Nietzsche rather obtuse and fanatical,but this work redeems him and makes him more accessible.The book is written in a mock biblical style and divided into 81 brief chapters which makes it easier to digest and use as a reference.I should also mention that the syntax used is of an archaic style and although it reads straight forwardly it may be confusing and irritating for some who would rather not make the effort.
The story concerns a Persian prophet his travels and philosophical musings and his search for the "higher man".It is set in some indeterminate past and at time takes on mythological qualities reminiscent of more ancient texts.
This is a fine book to read if you find yourself despairing of the mob mentality that prevails in society and it will give you plenty of encouragement and support to plough your own furrow in life.Although it is not hard to see how Nietzsche's writings could be used to fuel fanaticism ,to see it for this quality alone is to miss the overall message and it is more balanced than some would have you believe.
The story concerns a Persian prophet his travels and philosophical musings and his search for the "higher man".It is set in some indeterminate past and at time takes on mythological qualities reminiscent of more ancient texts.
This is a fine book to read if you find yourself despairing of the mob mentality that prevails in society and it will give you plenty of encouragement and support to plough your own furrow in life.Although it is not hard to see how Nietzsche's writings could be used to fuel fanaticism ,to see it for this quality alone is to miss the overall message and it is more balanced than some would have you believe.
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Warning, bad translation
This edition contains some egregious translation errors. For example, in the section 'On Science' 'Wildnissen' is inexplicably rendered as 'deserts' rather than wildernesses. Read more
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Anyone who though that Nietzche was going to be an easy read is going to be disappointed however to get inside one of the key philosophers mind and take all that is on offer here... Read more
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To date Thus Spake Zarathrusta awaits my study because it provides a comprehensive understanding of all Nietzsche thinking, therefore its is future reading
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Nietzsche had brilliant insight into the practices of religious writings. He demonstrated pseudography by writing his ideas into the mouth of the prophet Zarathustra who is... Read more
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Basic level of English required!
There seems to be a significant number of illiterate individuals taking it upon themselves to read a book; if not outside of their intellectual scope, then certainly outside of the... Read more
Published on 3 Jan 2011 by nothing12345678
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on a technical note...
I love the book. But I'm disappointed by this kindle edition. It has no table of contents which heavily limits navigation through the book.
Published on 2 Dec 2010
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Most interesting but a bit hard to read at times
I really like this book which I read 20 years ago and did not understood much. At the time, I would have needed "Zarathustra for Dummies", but 20 years down the road it's a bit... Read more
Published on 7 July 2010 by V. Viale
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God died, now we want the `Ûbermensch' to live
In a sometimes manic delirious style, Friedrich Nietzsche expresses, now vehemently than poetically, his vision on life, man and woman, good and evil, freedom, `natural' laws and... Read more
Published on 2 Feb 2010 by Luc REYNAERT
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fantastic book, but...
...I much prefer the other translation (i don't remember who the other translation is)... of course, this is just a matter of personal opinion, but i think this translator doesn't... Read more
Published on 12 Jun 2009 by Ms. J. Wall
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