Human, All Too Human: A Book for Free Spirits by Friedrich Wilhelm Nietzsche

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Author Nietzsche, Friedrich Wilhelm, 1844-1900
Translator Harvey, Alexander, 1868-1949
Title Human, All Too Human: A Book for Free Spirits
Note See also eBook #51935 (Part I) and #37841 (Part II, from a different translator. These are based on a later edition with additional content. For more information about this title, see https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Human,_All_Too_Human
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Summary "Human, All Too Human: A Book for Free Spirits" by Friedrich Wilhelm Nietzsche is a philosophical text written in the late 19th century. In this work, Nietzsche explores a range of topics related to human nature, morality, and the liberation of the spirit, aiming to challenge conventional beliefs while encouraging independent thought. The book is aimed at fostering a new kind of "free spirit," one unbound by traditional ethical constraints and dogmas. The opening of the book presents Nietzsche reflecting on his journey as a thinker, expressing a deep distrust of established morals and ethics. He introduces the concept of "free spirits," which he defines as individuals who have emancipated themselves from traditional values and are open to exploring life without the burdens of conventional judgment. Through personal anecdotes and philosophical musings, Nietzsche describes the complex emotional and psychological landscape that one must navigate to achieve this liberation. He emphasizes the necessity of undergoing a transformative experience—often involving pain and solitude—in order to attain genuine self-awareness and freedom. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class B: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion
Subject Human beings
Category Text
EBook-No. 38145
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Most Recently Updated Jan 8, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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