Thus Spoke Zarathustra - (Capstone Classics) by Friedrich Nietzsche (Hardcover)

Book Synopsis

A startling and thought-provoking work from one of the most powerful philosophers in the Western canon

Thus Spoke Zarathustra: A Philosophy Classic, is Friedrich Nietzsche's classic masterpiece of philosophy and literature.

Nietzsche writes from the perspective of Zarathustra who, after years of meditation, has come down from a mountain to provide his wisdom to an unsuspecting world. He offers enduring observations on God, the Übermensch, the will to power, and the nature of human beings.

This deluxe hardback Capstone edition includes an insightful introduction from leading Nietzsche scholar Dirk R. Johnson

Perfect for students and scholars of philosophy, literature and history, Thus Spoke Zarathustra: A Philosophy Classic belongs in the libraries of anyone interested in the philosophy of Nietzsche and in his powerful explorations of God, life, power, and humanity.

From the Back Cover

A MASTERPIECE OF MODERN PHILOSOPHY

German philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche's Thus Spoke Zarathustra is a monumental work exploring the mysteries of life, power, humanity and God. Widely considered the masterpiece of his career that ties all his other writings together, it received little attention during his lifetime but became hugely influential.

Taking the perspective of the protagonist Zarathustra who, after years of meditation, comes down from a mountain to offer his wisdom to the world, the book offers enduring observations on God, the Übermensch (superman), the will to power, and the purpose of human life.

As part of the bestselling Capstone Classics series, this deluxe hardcover edition is essential reading for anyone interested in Nietzsche's unique outlook and the development of Western philosophy. It includes an insightful Introduction by Dirk R. Johnson, who decodes this most enigmatic of Nietzche's works.

About the Author

Friedrich Nietzsche was a German philosopher, essayist, and critic whose writings on truth, morality, culture, history, power, and consciousness have made him one of the most remarkable thinkers in Western philosophy.

Dr. Dirk R. Johnson is Elliott Professor of Modern Languages at Hampden-Sydney College in Virginia. He is a leading Nietzsche scholar and the author of Nietzsche's Anti-Darwinism. Dr Johnson has a Masters in political science, philosophy, and German from the University of Bonn, and a Ph.D. in German Studies from Indiana University.

Tom Butler-Bowdon is series editor of the Capstone Classics series and has written introductions for Plato's Republic, Adam Smith's Wealth of Nations, Machiavelli's The Prince, and Marx' & Engels' The Communist Manifesto. A graduate of the London School of Economics, he is also the author of 50 Philosophy Classics, 50 Politics Classics, and 50 Psychology Classics.