| Author |
Nietzsche, Friedrich Wilhelm, 1844-1900 |
| Editor |
Levy, Oscar, 1867-1946 |
| Translator |
Mügge, Maximilian A. (Maximilian August), 1878- |
| Title |
Early Greek Philosophy & Other Essays
Collected Works, Volume Two
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| Alternate Title |
Early Greek Philosophy and Other Essays
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 48.0 (College-level). Difficult to read.
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| Contents |
Translator's preface -- The Greek State -- The Greek woman -- On music and words -- Homer's contest -- The relation of Schopenhauer's philosophy to a German culture -- Philosophy during the tragic age of the Greeks -- On truth and falsity in their ultramoral sense.
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| Credits |
Produced by Marc D'Hooghe (Images generously made available by the Hathi Trust.)
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| Summary |
"Early Greek Philosophy & Other Essays" by Friedrich Wilhelm Nietzsche is a collection of philosophical essays written in the late 19th century. The work explores various themes central to Greek philosophy, such as the nature of existence, the role of art and culture, and the concept of morality juxtaposed against the background of ancient Greek society. Nietzsche's reflections reveal insights into the philosopher's broader critiques of modernity and lingering questions that permeate his thought. The opening of the collection provides an overview of several essays, setting the stage for Nietzsche's exploration of topics like the essence of the Greek state, the portrayal of women in ancient Greece, and the intrinsic connection between music and language. The pieces are characterized by Nietzsche's distinct critical perspective, revealing his thoughts on the necessity of strife and contest in developing culture and genius. He challenges modern notions of dignity in labor against the frank disdain of the ancient Greeks for such ideas. Through fragments and prefaces, Nietzsche argues that a culture's art and achievements are intrinsically tied to the prevailing social order and its acceptance of certain truths, laying the groundwork for deeper discussions throughout the essays. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
B: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion
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| Subject |
Philosophy, Ancient
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
51548 |
| Release Date |
Mar 25, 2016 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Apr 2, 2024 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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