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Ecce Homo
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bookshelves: classics-and-modern-classics, non-fiction, 19th-century, european
May 12, 2017
bookshelves: classics-and-modern-classics, non-fiction, 19th-century, european
I was once asked, if I could meet and have a conversation with one writer/poet/philosopher of any era, dead or alive, whom would I choose? The answer was and always has been Nietzsche. I would sit down and have a hell of a talk with the guy, although, I'm sure, we would end up with our hands on each other's necks.
I remember the first time I read something of his, it was Antichrist, 10-odd years ago and my mind was blown. Thus Spoke Zarathustra is perhaps my favorite book ever and I go back to it from time to time when I need a kick in the ass. My point is, I always feel a closeness to Nietzsche. Every time I open one of his books, it's like we're sitting in a small cafe, round metallic tables and all, just the two of us, and I'm leaning close so I can suck in as much of his brilliance as I can. I can't tell if he enjoys my company but I sure as hell enjoy his.
And so it was that I opened Ecce Homo and let him talk to me about himself, his views, his books and how come he's so fucking brilliant. So much self-importance only from Nietzsche I can take. I can't say that I fully grasped his points, as I'd have to be an übermensch to do so but, as always, I felt the same comfort that by the time we finish, I'll have a tiny bit more wisdom than I did before, even if it's only in theory.
Another utterly enlightening book and one more proof that Nietzsche was way ahead of his time and all times as a matter of fact.
I remember the first time I read something of his, it was Antichrist, 10-odd years ago and my mind was blown. Thus Spoke Zarathustra is perhaps my favorite book ever and I go back to it from time to time when I need a kick in the ass. My point is, I always feel a closeness to Nietzsche. Every time I open one of his books, it's like we're sitting in a small cafe, round metallic tables and all, just the two of us, and I'm leaning close so I can suck in as much of his brilliance as I can. I can't tell if he enjoys my company but I sure as hell enjoy his.
And so it was that I opened Ecce Homo and let him talk to me about himself, his views, his books and how come he's so fucking brilliant. So much self-importance only from Nietzsche I can take. I can't say that I fully grasped his points, as I'd have to be an übermensch to do so but, as always, I felt the same comfort that by the time we finish, I'll have a tiny bit more wisdom than I did before, even if it's only in theory.
Another utterly enlightening book and one more proof that Nietzsche was way ahead of his time and all times as a matter of fact.
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May 12, 2017 02:57PM
Funny review! I have only read Beyond Good and Evil, but I would probably agree with your assessment of Nietzsche. What would be even more intersting would be to sit on a cafè with both Nietzsche and Dostoevsky. They are the two great "prophets" of the 19th Century, and almost wrote in paralell. Apparently, Nietzsche was a great admirer of Dostoevsky, although you would of course have a hard time getting him to admit that ;)
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Hey Hakon, thanks for your comment! In my list of writers of fiction, Dostoevsky sits right at the top. However, I feel I share more common grounds with Nietzsche, that's why I chose him. They are, nonetheless, two of the most influential figures that have ever walked the earth. And you are absolutely right that Nietzsche may have been an admirer of Dosto, if only he could get over the fact that the latter was deeply religious. Now, me, Nietzsche and Dosto at the same place, that sounds like the start of the Apocalypse (in a good way ;-) )! P.S.: You should read Zarathustra. It's a Gospel!
Thank you David! The sooner you read it, the better. You won't regret it.
Ãœbermensch, round metallic tables in a small cafe and hands on each other's necks - perfect vision, perfect reflection on Nietzsche:)
Thank you T! Truth is, Nietzsche is an inspiration every time. :)
Thank you, David, I have also dreamed about meeting Nietzsche, reading several of his books, Zarathustra three times, left me with many questions, especially about how his views changed over time, from power and arrogance to love and compassion: " If you can't love, walk past", "If you must hate, hate with love." and finally leaving normal sanity with arms around the neck of a mistreated horse crying for its suffering. I would have liked to join him on one of his many walks.And he admitted being an admirere of Dostoyevsky, ±áÃ¥°ì´Ç²Ô: "The only psychologist I have learned anything of." and "A great luck in life was one of Dostyevskys books." If I remember right, the book was "Crime and punishment".
And his view that man would have to become overman, trancend the animal in his nature, to survive, seems sadly enough to be the thruth.
Great review!! You wrote my thoughts exactly! I feel the same way as you described...
I'm glad you feel the same way. Thank you for your comment.
