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Thus Spake Zarathustra: A Book for All and None

Author
Friedrich Nietzsche
Read by
George Easton
Language
English
Length
9 hours 33 minutes
ISBN
9781787366619
Published
23 April 2023
Imprint
Adelphi Press
  • philosophy
  • morality
  • religion
  • individualism
  • will to power
  • death of God
  • values
  • Übermensch
  • eternal recurrence
  • human condition

Description

Zarathustra, is a prophet who has spent years in solitude in the mountains, seeking enlightenment. He eventually descends from the mountains to share his wisdom with humanity. Throughout the book, Nietzsche presents his ideas on a variety of topics, including morality, religion, the nature of existence, and the human condition. He challenges traditional views on these subjects, advocating for a new, individualistic perspective that encourages the pursuit of one's own path in life. "Thus Spake Zarathustra" is known for its poetic and often cryptic language, as well as its challenging ideas. It has been interpreted in many different ways, and remains a cornerstone of Nietzsche's philosophy. Read in English, unabridged.

Author

Friedrich Nietzsche (1844–1900) is the philosopher who made readers uncomfortable on purpose. He wrote of the will to power, eternal recurrence, and the need to become who you are — not as slogans, but as experiments in living. Thus Spoke Zarathustra turns prophecy into literature; his aphorisms flash and refuse to settle.

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