Armin Veres
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Can I start reading Thus Spoke Zarathustra as my first Nietzsche Book or would someone recommend rather something else?
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Mohamed
Wouldn't recommend that at all. A good knowledge of the life of Nietzche and his work is necessary to decipher or at least understand the allegories and symbolism used in this book.
I would say reading Nietzche and about this book is a must before even thinking about buying it.
I would say reading Nietzche and about this book is a must before even thinking about buying it.
Luke Connors
Do as Mohamed suggested. Then read "Beyond Good and Evil" since it gives you a more concrete (a relative word with Nietzsche) understanding of the morality of the Ubermensch. It will also introduce you to Nietzsche's writing style more easily, IMHO. You can also read Dostoyevski's "Crime and Punishment" which I hear greatly influenced Nietzsche. It gave me a better understanding at least.
Brandon
If you have already read a dozen or two books in the western philosophical tradition as well as at least a few other of the great works, then I think starting there is fine. As was pointed out elsewhere, this is not so much a philosophy work as an epic poem, a dramatic take on the ideas in his other works. Beyond good and evil is a much less dramatic presentation of his thought.
I recommend setting aside a few days and reading it straight through.
I recommend setting aside a few days and reading it straight through.
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