Beyond Good and Evil

Prelude to a Philosophy of the Future

By Friedrich Wilhelm Nietzsche, Helen Zimmern

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Average Rating: (See all reviews) Format: Paperback, 176 pages Published In: United States, July 1997 Quantity Available: 530 Ships within 6-10 days The great 19th-century philosopher refines his previously expressed ideal of the superman in one of his most important works, a fascinating examination of human values and morality. Publisher's Note. From The Publisher: One of the most popular of the 19th-century philosophers refines his previously expressed ideal of the superman in a fascinating examination of human values and morality. This inexpensive, unabridged edition of one of Nietzsche's most important works offers a rich sampling of the philosopher's influential school of thought. Publisher's Introduction. Publisher: Dover Publications ISBN: 048629868X EAN: 9780486298689 Dimensions: 20.8 x 12.95 x 0.99 centimeters (0.13 kg)

Represents Nietzsche's attempt to sum up his philosophy. In nine parts the book is designed to give the reader a comprehensive idea of Nietzche's thought and style. With an inclusive index of subjects and persons.

Language Notes
Text: English (translation)
Original Language: German
This is as good a place as any to start your exploration of Nietzsche. The problem is, even though it is supposed to be a more straightforward approach at communicating the message found in Zarathustra, this is still written very pithily. The prose is very joyful, poetic, and requires thought. Then again, if you weren't willing to commit some thought to Nietzsche, then it's not worth picking up Nietzsche.

However, it is worth mentioning that you shouldn't pick up this book. Now that Kaufmann's Basic Writings of Nietzsche, which contains this book along with four others (Birth of Tragedy, On the Genealogy of Morals, The Case of Wagner, and Ecce Homo) is in paperback for only slightly more money, it's best to buy that instead.