1st Edition

Routledge Philosophy GuideBook to Nietzsche on Art

By Aaron Ridley Copyright 2007
194 Pages
by Routledge

194 Pages
by Routledge

194 Pages
by Routledge

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... Read more
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

Biography

Aaron Ridley

'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