Routledge Philosophy GuideBook to Nietzsche on Art

Aaron Ridley (University of Southampton, UK)

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Routledge
31 January 2007

Philosophy; History of Western philosophy; Western philosophy: c 1600 to c 1900; Philosophy: aesthetics

Series: Routledge Philosophy GuideBooks

Nietzsche is one of the most important modern philosophers and his writings on the nature of art are amongst the most influential of the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. This GuideBook introduces and assesses:

Nietzsche's life and the background to his writings on art

the ideas and texts of his works which contribute to art, including The Birth of Tragedy, Human, All Too Human and Thus Spoke Zarathustra

Nietzsche's continuing importance to philosophy and contemporary thought.

This GuideBook will be essential reading for all students coming to Nietzsche for the first time.

By: Aaron Ridley (University of Southampton UK)
Imprint: Routledge
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 198mm, Width: 129mm, Spine: 15mm
Weight: 220g
ISBN: 9780415315913
ISBN 10: 0415315913
Series: Routledge Philosophy GuideBooks
Publication Date: 31 January 2007
Audience: College/higher education , Primary
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Introduction 1. Redemption through Art: The Birth of Tragedy 2. Redemption through Science: Human, All Too Human 3. Art to the Rescue: The Gay Science 4. Philosophy as Art: Thus Spoke Zarathustra 5. The Art of Freedom: After Zarathustra Appendix: Nietzsche on Wagner

Reviews for Routledge Philosophy GuideBook to Nietzsche on Art

'Ridley's views are always striking, and those expressed here are no exception. Entertainingly written and often surprising, Ridley's account recommends itself to everyone interested in Nietzsche.' ""- Kathleen Higgins, University of Texas, USA""