Philosopher, psychologist, antichrist walter kaufmann this classic is the benchmark against which all modern books about nietzsche are measured. He served more than 30 years as a professor at princeton. Nietzsches sister had controlled his image, and she was a. Yet through some gesture of hers, some word said, she arouses in you a suspicion that universal. Kaufmann s book brought about a radical reversal of the popular image of. Kaufmann does a hero books ns goals were sren kierkegaard. Undergraduate journal of humanistic studies winter 2020. Philosopher, psychologist, antichrist princeton classics book 104 ebook. Responding to the powerful myths and countermyths that had sprung up around nietzsche, kaufmann offered a patient, evenhanded account of his life and works, and of the uses and abuses. Friedrich nietzsches the antichrist might be more aptly named the antichristian, for it is an unmitigated attack on christianity that nietzsche makes within the text instead of an exposition on evil or satan as the title might suggest. Philosopher, psychologist, antichrist princeton classics book 104. A prolific author, he wrote extensively on a broad range of subjects, such as authenticity and death, moral philosophy and existentialism, theism and atheism, christianity and judaism, as well as philosophy and literature. When walter kaufmann wrote it in the immediate aftermath of world war ii, most scholars outside germany viewed nietzsche as part madman, part protonazi, and almost wholly unphilosophical.
It is possible that they may be among those who understand my zarathustra. Kaufmanns book brought about a radical reversal of the popular image of. Philosopher, psychologist, antichrist princeton classics. Review cerf cerf 1951 philosophy and phenomenological research 12. Kaufmann looks at nietzsches entire legacy and puts together a pretty straightforward, compelling presentation of his thought. One could argue that nietzsche is one of the best diagnosticians of problems of modern society, and yet his work has always been strangely inaccessible to me.
During his dark days of neglect and misunderstanding. Walter arnold kaufmann july 1, 1921 september 4, 1980 was a germanamerican philosopher, translator, and poet. It is, in large part, the accomplishment of walter kaufmanns nietzsche. Kaufmann was a philosopher, teacher, translator, poet, and photographer. Kaufmann delivers a great book to help understand some of nietzsches obscure works. The antichrist friedrich wilhelm nietzsche feedbooks. Kaufmanns nietzsche is important for other reasons as well. Walter kaufmann, preface to the present age, by soren kierkegaard, dru translation 1962 p. Undergraduate journal of humanistic studies winter 2020 vol. This and many other things are covered is this well researched important book. And more than anyone else, kaufmann introduced nietzsches philosophy to the englishspeaking world and made it possible to take nietzsche seriously as a thinker something there wasnt always room to do in american. It is a book that everyone seems to be familiar with but few have actually read, as if, having succeeded in upending the traditional picture of nietzsche, it can.
Kaufmann might have felt somewhat compelled to deemphasize and marginalize nietzsche s politics 1walter kaufmann, nietzsche. But kaufmanns original, detailed, rational analysis would reveal the nazis manipulation of the work of a philosopher, who, before his death in 1900, had reviled antisemitism. Taken all in all, this is one of the best expositions of nietzsches philosophy i know of. When walter kaufmann wrote it in the immediate aftermath of world war ii, most scholars. Really, revaluation means war against accepted valuations, not the. If it errs in softening down some extreme lines of thought. Walter kaufmann interprets him as holding that happiness is that state, not necessarily conscious, towards which all people strive, and joy, the conscious aspect of this state.
This classic is the benchmark against which all modern books about nietzsche are measured. Philosopher, psychologist, antichrist 1950, could not help but wonder aloud about the sexuality of this badboy philosopher. The book, first published by princeton university press, was influential and is considered a classic study. Kaufmann free pdf d0wnl0ad, audio books, books to read, good books to. Nietzsche walter kaufmann pdf philosopher, psychologist, antichrist. In the antichrist, nietzsche presents a highly controversial view of christianity as a damaging influence upon western civilization that must come to an.
Philosopher, psychologist, antichrist princeton classics 104 paperback october 20, 20. This acclaimed book by walter kaufmann is available at in several formats for your ereader. Walter kaufmann spent 33 years 19471980 teaching philosophy at princeton. Nietzsche and callicles on happiness, pleasure, and power. Philosopher, psychologist, antichrist by walter kaufmann and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Kaufmann rehabilitated nietzsche nearly singlehandedly, presenting his works as one of the great achievements. Walter kaufmanns nietzsche conquered a massive hurdle. Walter kaufmanns nietzsche in historical perspective.
Free shipping and pickup in store on eligible orders. Buy a discounted paperback of nietzsche online from australias leading online bookstore. I have read nietzsche multiple times and kaufmann is a tremendous help in understanding some of the most misinterpreted issues nietzsche presents such as the death of god, the overman, eternal recurrence, and his great zarathustra. Publication date 1974 topics nietzsche, friedrich wilhelm, 18441900 publisher princeton university press. Nietzsche, philosopher, psychologist, antichrist by walter arnold kaufmann. Philosopher, psychologist, antichrist 4rev ed by walter a. Professor kaufmanns book clears up the popular misconceptions of nietzsches thought and demonstrates how pertinent his philosophy. When walter kaufmann wrote it in the immediate aftermath of world war ii. Suppose you meet a lady for the first time around whom the gossip of your friends has spread an aura of ambiguities. Kaufmann revitalised responsible criticism of nietzsches work, and tunnelled through the rubble of nazism to examine german and thus continental thinking afresh. Philosopher, psychologist, antichrist princeton classics kaufmann, walter a. Philosopher, psychologist, antichrist has 20,431 members. If you havent read jaspers, heidiggers, etc comments on nietzsche dontthis book will save you the trouble. Walter kaufmann seemed to have known nietzsche probably better than nietzsche knew himself.
Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Having read nearly all of nietzsche s books, i still found kaufmann s books on nietzsche extraordinarily insightful and believe that anyone would be hard pressed to find a more interesting and knowledgeable biographer of this historical phenomenon. His first book, a critical study of nietzsche, published in 1950, immediately established his philosophical reputation. Williams it is universally acknowledged by scholars of nietzsches work that will. Read nietzsche pdf philosopher, psychologist, antichrist by walter kaufmann princeton university press this classic is the benchmark. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Philosopher, psychologist, antichrist princeton classics by kaufmann, walter a. Philosopher, psychologist, antichrist n does not provide us with a comprehensive list of values, but he does praise honesty, courage, generosity, politeness and integrity. Kaufmanns writing is everything that nietzsches isnt, which is a blessing when it comes to clarity but kind of a downer. The work closest to my position is maudemarie clarks nietzsche on. When walter kaufmann wrote it in the immediate aftermath of world, isbn 9780691019833. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading nietzsche. Philosopher, psychologist, antichrist as want to read. It is, in large part, the accomplishment of walter kaufmann s nietzsche.
Philosopher, psychologist, antichrist princeton classics with a new foreword by alexander nehamas by walter a. Philosopher, psychologist, antichrist paperback at. Countering charges of nazism, kaufmann showed that nietzsche loathed german nationalism, detested ideas of the master race, and often idealized the jews. Philosopher, psychologist, antichrist princeton, 19503, 153. He produced work of high quality at an awesome rate, from the very beginning of his career until the very end.
Publication date 1974 topics nietzsche, friedrich wilhelm, 18441900. Philosopher, psychologist, antichrist princeton classics book 104 kindle edition by kaufmann, walter a. When walter kaufmann wrote it in the immediate aftermath of. Kaufmann ive tried to read several of nietzsches books several times and ive always felt unsatisfied. Philosopher, psychologist, antichrist, i am now convinced, or perhaps almost so, that the nietzsche kaufmann discovered comes closer to the nietzsche than the various images and idols which, accepted by layman and professional alike, have blocked a fuller understanding of nietzsches thought. See all 2 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Philosopher, psychologist, antichrist, whose first edition appeared in 1950, when its author was not yet thirty, and its fourth, which is being reissued here, in 1974. Booktopia has nietzsche, philosopher, psychologist, antichrist by walter a. Kaufmann has been credited with helping to transform.
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