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The Will to Power

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 1901

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Friedrich Nietzsche, Ed. Walter Kaufmann, Transl. R.J. Hollingdale

The Will to Power

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 1901
Book Details
Pages

575

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Publication Year

1901

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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The Will to Power by Friedrich Nietzsche, edited by Walter Kaufmann and translated by R.J. Hollingdale, is a collection of Nietzsche's notes organized into thematic sections that explore his philosophical ideas, including his critiques of Christianity, the concept of the "will to power," and the theory of "eternal recurrence." The text delves into Nietzsche's concerns with nihilism and how to affirm life amid the decline of traditional values. Sensitive topics include discussions on Christianity, moral values, and suffering.

Challenging

Contemplative

Dark

Mysterious

Inspirational

Reviews & Readership

3.9

19 ratings

63%

Loved it

21%

Mixed feelings

16%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Walter Kaufmann and R.J. Hollingdale's edition of Nietzsche's The Will to Power is widely praised for its rigorous scholarship and insightful translations. While some critics find its assembly of Nietzsche's notes debatable in coherence and intention, the work's philosophical depth and editorial diligence stand out. This edition serves both seasoned scholars and new readers well.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Will to Power?

Readers fascinated by existential philosophy, psychological analysis, and critiques of traditional morality will enjoy The Will to Power by Friedrich Nietzsche. Comparable to works like Sartre's Being and Nothingness and Camus' The Myth of Sisyphus, this book delves into the depths of the human will and power dynamics.

3.9

19 ratings

63%

Loved it

21%

Mixed feelings

16%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

575

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Publication Year

1901

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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