Introducing Nietzsche: A Graphic Guide (Graphic Guides)

I enjoyed the book and feel that I got a good simplified overview of Nietzsche's life and works. My only complaint was that it would have been more helpful to be able to read the dialogue in the cartoon drawings. I purchased the kindle version and tried enlarging the pictures but it didn't really work! Perhaps a re-working of the digital book file could help? Thanks!

This illustrated book will take you on a journey of Nietzsche's life from his schooling in a strict Lutheran boarding school and on to becoming the philosopher of the time; he lived from 1844 to 1900, in the times of Marx and Freud. This book discusses Nietzsche's views on and connections with many other philosophers.Existentialism, Power/Knowledge, Deconstruction, Faith, genealogy of morals, Marxism, Madness and Postmodernism, are a few concepts viewed through Neitzsche's eyes.If you are having trouble understanding concepts related to Neitzsche, then this little book will give you an easy entry into his world.P.173 "Meanwhile, do we prefer the void as our purpose rather than be void of purpose..."

This is the second Introducing Graphic Guide I have read (Introducing Sartre was the first). These guides are a great way to quickly learn about subjects you have heard about all your life but actually know nothing about. (I learned enough about both of these philosophers to know not to bother reading any of their works. I also developed a deep sympathy for poor Nietzsche, who probably had Asperger's Syndrome or something similar. For a great philosopher, he lived a truly miserable life.)The only negative thing I can say about the guides is that I didn't like the illustrations in the Nietzsche Guide, which I found wierd, sometimes confusing, and often depressing. But then, that was what Nietsche was like!

This book succinctly gives understanding to Nietzsche showing that his conclusions are the natural progression of The Enlightenment. This period began with man outgrowing God to man is God to the empty hopelessness that is man without God. No wonder his mind broke, he had no hope when he rejected his only hope, Christ.

The author is perhaps using a nicer language for Nietzsche's ideas than Nietzsche himself would have used. Other than that this work is a great place to start meeting Nietzsche.

A good illustration but not a good summarization. I would rather go with a book that covers a little more detailed ideas of him. However, if you need some short (but not basic though) explanations for his ideas,this guide may be helpful.

Very interesting book which contained a lot of information to help you understand this remarkable philosopher

This book was in barely passible condition. I do not consider it good. A real disappointment.

I have tried several times to read Nietzsche and found his writings and ideas impenetrable. This graphic guide explains the themes and ideas behind Nietzsche's philosophy and writing in a simple and clear style. This is not an in depth exploration of the subject but it's not meant to be. However, after reading this guide I feel able to attempt Nietzsche once again.If like me, you have wanted to explore Nietzsche but have found his writings difficult to digest or are looking for a clear and basic guide to his ideas, Introducing Nietzsche would be an ideal place to start.

A fast-paced overview of Nietzsche's life, philosophy, influence and legacy. I'm quite familiar with Nietzsche's work, and I fancied reading this text & graphic introduction to remind myself about the man and his far-reaching thought. So I came to this book with knowledge, and I'd say it's an accessible, entertaining and fairly incisive read. The kindle edition works well - a simple double-touch on the cartoons enlarges them to readable size. Good.

I have read bits and pieces about Freddy for a few years now. Never have I read so many diverse views of any philosopher. Its impossible for me to say or judge if this book sets the record straight and gives us the "real" Nietzsche, but it was clear and concise and I think worthy of being read as an introduction to his thought. Well worth reading, perhaps before trying a few more in depth studies by those such as Walter Kaufmann. (Perhaps one day I will be able to spell Nietzsche without looking it up........)

I am now peripherally aware of a broad swathe of Nietzsche's work. I particularly liked the extra information afforded to the reader about Nietzsche's life, along with some historical context. I was also extremely glad to find that the book offers a full picture of the philosophers who influenced Nietzsche, as well as those whose work was inspired by him. After having read this publication, I feel better equipped to choose some primary sources for further reading. As an additional note, the sketches help to some extent to aid comprehension of some of the themes and make relevant links between aspects of the content.

I dont know why such mediocre previous reviews,I think its great