An Interpretation of Nietzsche's On the Uses and Disadvantage of History for Life

Nonfiction, Religion & Spirituality, Philosophy, History, Criticism, & Surveys
Cover of the book An Interpretation of Nietzsche's On the Uses and Disadvantage of History for Life by Anthony K. Jensen, Taylor and Francis
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: Anthony K. Jensen ISBN: 9781317597230
Publisher: Taylor and Francis Publication: May 12, 2016
Imprint: Routledge Language: English
Author: Anthony K. Jensen
ISBN: 9781317597230
Publisher: Taylor and Francis
Publication: May 12, 2016
Imprint: Routledge
Language: English

With his An Interpretation of Nietzsche’s "On the Uses and Disadvantage of History for Life", Anthony K. Jensen shows how 'timely' Nietzsche’s second "Untimely Meditation" really is. This comprehensive and insightful study contextualizes and analyzes a wide range of Nietzsche’s earlier thoughts about history: teleology, typology, psychology, memory, classical philology, Hegelianism, and the role historiography plays in modern culture. On the Uses and Disadvantage of History for Life is shown to be a ‘timely’ work, too, insofar as it weaves together a number of Nietzsche's most important influences and thematic directions at that time: ancient culture, science, epistemology, and the thought of Schopenhauer and Burckhardt. Rather than dismiss it as a mere ‘early’ work, Jensen shows how the text resonates in Nietzsche’s later perspectivism, his theory of subjectivity, and Eternal Recurrence. And by using careful philological analysis of the text’s composition history, Jensen is in position to fully elucidate and evaluate Nietzsche’s arguments in their proper contexts. As such Jensen’s Interpretation should restore Nietzsche’s second "Untimely Meditation" to a prominent place among 19th Century philosophies of history.

View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

With his An Interpretation of Nietzsche’s "On the Uses and Disadvantage of History for Life", Anthony K. Jensen shows how 'timely' Nietzsche’s second "Untimely Meditation" really is. This comprehensive and insightful study contextualizes and analyzes a wide range of Nietzsche’s earlier thoughts about history: teleology, typology, psychology, memory, classical philology, Hegelianism, and the role historiography plays in modern culture. On the Uses and Disadvantage of History for Life is shown to be a ‘timely’ work, too, insofar as it weaves together a number of Nietzsche's most important influences and thematic directions at that time: ancient culture, science, epistemology, and the thought of Schopenhauer and Burckhardt. Rather than dismiss it as a mere ‘early’ work, Jensen shows how the text resonates in Nietzsche’s later perspectivism, his theory of subjectivity, and Eternal Recurrence. And by using careful philological analysis of the text’s composition history, Jensen is in position to fully elucidate and evaluate Nietzsche’s arguments in their proper contexts. As such Jensen’s Interpretation should restore Nietzsche’s second "Untimely Meditation" to a prominent place among 19th Century philosophies of history.

More books from Taylor and Francis

Cover of the book Medieval Scholarship by Anthony K. Jensen
Cover of the book Scenes of Madness by Anthony K. Jensen
Cover of the book Real Governance and Practical Norms in Sub-Saharan Africa by Anthony K. Jensen
Cover of the book Greek Aesthetic Theory (RLE: Plato) by Anthony K. Jensen
Cover of the book Immigrant Women and Feminism in Italy by Anthony K. Jensen
Cover of the book Acceptance and Commitment Therapy by Anthony K. Jensen
Cover of the book Surviving the Early Years by Anthony K. Jensen
Cover of the book Creation and Evolution by Anthony K. Jensen
Cover of the book Denmark and the European Union by Anthony K. Jensen
Cover of the book Geographical Information Systems and Computer Cartography by Anthony K. Jensen
Cover of the book Skryabin, Philosophy and the Music of Desire by Anthony K. Jensen
Cover of the book Unsustainable Transport and Transition in China by Anthony K. Jensen
Cover of the book Tonal Structures in Early Music by Anthony K. Jensen
Cover of the book Steel City Gospel by Anthony K. Jensen
Cover of the book The Economic Crisis in Social and Institutional Context by Anthony K. Jensen
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy