The Pocket Book of Nietzsche
A Concise Introduction to Nietzsche's Writings and Ideas
Will be published approx. on 29. September 2026
Book
Hardback
208 pages
978-1-3988-7003-1 (ISBN)
Description
This handy pocket guide breaks Nietzsche's boldest ideas into clear, accessible insights for anyone seeking an engaging introduction to his philosophy.
Friedrich Nietzsche has had an extraordinary impact on modern philosophy, but what did he really mean when he talked about the 'death of God'? What are we to make of the idea of the 'will to power'? And what should be the guiding light for our morality?
In this handy volume, the author answers these questions and more as he breaks down Nietzsche's key ideas into easily accessible chunks. With each chapter featuring famous quotes from the philosopher and a broader discussion of the general theories they convey, The Pocket Book of Nietzsche provides an ideal introduction to one of the world's great thinkers.
Presented in an elegant pocket format with colorful pages and sprayed edges, this hardback guide is perfect for anyone wanting an essential introduction to Nietzsche and his ideas.
ABOUT THE SERIES: With the Sirius Pocket Ideas series, you can keep incredible ideas at your fingertips. Written in a digestible style with expert authors, these hardback pocket editions introduce some of the most brilliant minds in history and the concepts that made them world-famous.
Friedrich Nietzsche has had an extraordinary impact on modern philosophy, but what did he really mean when he talked about the 'death of God'? What are we to make of the idea of the 'will to power'? And what should be the guiding light for our morality?
In this handy volume, the author answers these questions and more as he breaks down Nietzsche's key ideas into easily accessible chunks. With each chapter featuring famous quotes from the philosopher and a broader discussion of the general theories they convey, The Pocket Book of Nietzsche provides an ideal introduction to one of the world's great thinkers.
Presented in an elegant pocket format with colorful pages and sprayed edges, this hardback guide is perfect for anyone wanting an essential introduction to Nietzsche and his ideas.
ABOUT THE SERIES: With the Sirius Pocket Ideas series, you can keep incredible ideas at your fingertips. Written in a digestible style with expert authors, these hardback pocket editions introduce some of the most brilliant minds in history and the concepts that made them world-famous.
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Series
Language
English
Product notice
sewn/stitched
Cloth over boards
Dimensions
Height: 165 mm
Width: 105 mm
Thickness: 19 mm
Weight
195 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-3988-7003-1 (9781398870031)
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Aaron Ridley is Professor of Philosophy at the University of Southampton, specializing in the philosophy of aesthetics, music and Nietzsche. He has written several books including Nietzsche's Conscience: Six Character Studies from the Genealogy and the Routledge Philosophy Guidebook to Nietzsche on Art.