Nietzsche on Love (Warbler Press Contemplations)

Friedrich Nietzsche, one of the greatest thinkers of all time, presented many of his most profound insights in concise, well-crafted short phrases that did not adhere to any philosophical dogma. Instead, his chastening yet ultimately life-affirming philosophy championed true love and friendship as our best hope in dark times. This collection presents Nietzsche's thoughts on love not as academic philosophy, but as a guide to life, offering an original and startling glimpse into what one of the world's foremost thinkers had to say about the fundamental experience of our lives.

Nietzsche's ideas have exerted an immeasurable influence on philosophy, politics, art, literature, psychology, and popular culture around the world. His key sayings about love, drawn from the vast body of his philosophical writings, are both delightful and astute, and always wise. This first edition of its kind aims to introduce readers to Nietzsche's perspectives on love, which have the power to captivate and inspire.

Ulrich Baer, a widely recognized expert on poetry and translation, has compiled this collection. Holding a BA from Harvard and a PhD from Yale, Baer is a University Professor at New York University, where he teaches literature and photography. He has been awarded prestigious fellowships, including from the Guggenheim, Getty, and Alexander von Humboldt foundations. Baer's other works include Rainer Maria Rilke's The Dark Interval, Letters on Life, and Letters to a Young Poet, as well as Spectral Evidence: The Photography of Trauma, What Snowflakes Get Right: Free Speech, Truth, and Equality on Campus, and the Contemplations series featuring Dickinson on Love and Rilke on Love.

Nietzsche (1844-1900) was a German philosopher, cultural critic, composer, poet, philologist, and Latin and Greek scholar. His revolutionary ideas have left an indelible mark on the world, challenging conventional wisdom and inspiring new ways of thinking. Nietzsche on Love offers readers a unique opportunity to delve into the profound and insightful perspectives of this extraordinary thinker on the subject of love, a fundamental aspect of the human experience.

Whether you are a scholar, a lover of philosophy, or simply someone seeking a deeper understanding of love, this collection promises to captivate and enlighten. Prepare to be transformed by the wisdom and brilliance of Friedrich Nietzsche's reflections on one of life's most complex and enduring themes.

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