Nietzsche: Untimely Meditations (Cambridge Texts in the History of Philosophy)

The four early essays in Untimely Meditations are key documents for understanding the development of Nietzsche's thought and clearly anticipate many of his later writings. They deal with such broad topics as the relationship between popular and genuine culture, strategies for cultural reform, the task of philosophy, the nature of education, and the relationship among art, science and life. This new edition presents R. J. Hollingdale's translation of the essays and a new introduction by Daniel Breazeale, who places them in their historical context and discusses their significance for Nietzsche's philosophy. The main objective of Cambridge Texts in the History of Philosophy is to expand the range, variety and quality of texts in the history of philosophy which are available in English. The series includes texts by familiar names (such as Descartes and Kant) and also by less well-known authors. Wherever possible, texts are published in complete and unabridged form, and translations are specially commissioned for the series. Each volume contains a critical introduction together with a guide to further reading and any necessary glossaries and textual apparatus. The volumes are designed for student use at undergraduate and postgraduate level, and will be of interest not only to students of philosophy but also to a wider audience of readers in the history of science, the history of theology, and the history of ideas. These four short works were published by Nietzsche between 1873 and 1876. In addition to the ostensible subjects of their individual titles, they deal with such broad topics as the relationship between popular and genuine culture, strategies for cultural reform, the task of philosophy, the nature of education, and the relationship between art, science, and life. They also include Nietzsche's earliest statement of his own understanding of human selfhood as a process of endlessly 'becoming who one is'. As Daniel Breazeale shows in his introduction to this new edition of R. J. Hollingdale's translation of the essays, these four early texts are key documents for understanding the development of Nietzsche's thought and clearly anticipate many of the themes of his later writings. Nietzsche himself always cherished his Untimely Meditations and believed that they provide valuable evidence of his 'becoming and self-overcoming' and constitute a 'public pledge' concerning his own distinctive task as a philosopher. -- from back cover. The four short works in Untimely Meditations were published by Nietzsche between 1873 and 1876. They deal with such broad topics as the relationship between popular and genuine culture, strategies for cultural reform, the task of philosophy, the nature of education, and the relationship between art, science and life. They also include Nietzsche's earliest statement of his own understanding of human selfhood as a process of endlessly 'becoming who one is'. As Daniel Breazeale shows in his introduction to this new edition of R.J. Hollingdale's translation of the essays, these four early texts are key documents for understanding the development of Nietzsche's thought and clearly anticipate many of the themes of his later writings. Nietzsche himself always cherished his Untimely Meditations and believed that they provide valuable evidence of his 'becoming and self-overcoming' and constitute a 'public pledge' concerning his own distinctive task as a philosopher. The Four Early Essays In Untimely Meditations Are Key Documents For Understanding The Development Of Nietzsche's Thought And Clearly Anticipate Many Of His Later Writings. They Deal With Such Broad Topics As The Relationship Between Popular And Genuine Culture, Strategies For Cultural Reform, The Task Of Philosophy, T He Nature Of Education, And The Relationship Between Art, Science And Life. This New Edition Presents R. J. Hollingdale's Translation Of The Essays And A New Introduction By Daniel Breazeale, Who Places Them In Their Historical Context And Discusses Their Significance For Nietzsche's Philosophy. Cover 1 Title Page 4 Copyright 5 CONTENTS 6 Introduction 8 Chronology 36 Further Reading 41 Note on the Text 45 Untimely Meditations 50 1. David Strauss, the Confessor and the Writer 52 2. On the Uses and Disadvantages of History for Life 108 3. Schopenhauer as Educator 176 4. Richard Wagner in Bayreuth 246 Glossary of Names 306 Notes 310 Index 317