Making of Friedrich Nietzsche: The Quest for Identity, 1844-1869

Nietzsche did not develop naturally, but engaged in a self-conscious campaign to follow his own guidance, cultivating the critical capacities and personal vision that figure in his books. His published works are steeped in values that he discovered long before he mobilized their results, and his first work was not a book, but his own persona. This book examines his unstable childhood, determination to advance through self-formation, and the ways in which his environment, notably the Prussian education system, influenced and impeded his efforts to find his own way.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 352 pages
Publication date: 03 January 2019
Publisher: Cambridge University Press

Nietzsche, the philosopher, emerged from a unique path that defied the traditional notion of gradual maturation. Instead, he embarked on a deliberate and self-conscious journey from an early age to follow his own guidance, nurturing the critical capacities and personal vision that would shape his profound works. This unwavering pursuit led to the creation of a body of published literature that was deeply rooted in values that he had discovered long before he put them into words. In fact, one could argue that Nietzsche's first work, rather than a conventional book, was his very own persona.

To explore the intricacies of Nietzsche's development, this book draws upon scholarship previously accessible only in German. It delves into the unstable childhood that shaped his perspective, the unwavering determination to advance through self-formation, and the complex interplay between his environment, particularly the Prussian education system, and his efforts to forge his own path. Through meticulous research and analysis, this book offers a comprehensive understanding of Nietzsche's life and thought, making it an essential resource for anyone interested in delving into the depths of his philosophical legacy.

Weight: 530g
Dimension: 224 x 160 x 19 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781316500958