Nietzsche's 'Beyond Good and Evil': A Reader's Guide
- ISBN-10
- 0826438334
- ISBN-13
- 9780826438331
- Category
- Philosophy
- Pages
- 288
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2011-06-30
- Publisher
- A&C Black
- Authors
- Christa Davis Acampora, Keith Ansell Pearson
Description
Beyond Good and Evil contains Nietzsche's mature philosophy of the free spirit. Although it is one of his most widely read texts, it is a notoriously difficult piece of philosophical writing. The authors demonstrate in clear and precise terms why it is to be regarded as Nietzsche's philosophical masterpiece and the work of a revolutionary genius. This Reader's Guide is the ideal companion to study, offering guidance on: - Philosophical and historical context - Key themes - Reading the text - Further reading
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