Nietzschean Mind

<p>Friedrich Nietzsche (1844-1900) is widely acknowledged as one of the greatest thinkers of the nineteenth century. His work continues to have a significant influence on philosophy cultural criticism and modern intellectual history.</p><p>The Nietzschean Mind seeks to provide a comprehensive survey of his work not only placing it in its historical context but also exploring its contemporary significance. Comprising twenty-eight chapters by a team of international contributors the volume is divided into seven parts: </p><p></p><p>• Major works</p><p></p><p>• Philosophical psychology and agency</p><p></p><p>• The self</p><p></p><p>• Value </p><p></p><p>• Culture society and politics</p><p></p><p>• Metaphysics and epistemology</p><p></p><p>• The affirmation of life </p><p></p><p>This handbook includes coverage of all major aspects of Nietzsche’s thought including his discussions of value culture society the self agency action philosophical psychology epistemology and metaphysics; explorations of the philosophical and scientific influences upon Nietzsche’s thought; and discussion of Nietzsche’s major works.</p><p></p><p>Essential reading for students and researchers in philosophy Nietzsche’s work is central to ethics moral psychology and political philosophy.</p>