Product Description

Abbey presents a close study of Nietzche's works Human, All Too Human; Daybreak; and The Gay Science. Although these middle period works tend to be neglected in commentaries on Nietzsche, they repay close attention. Abbey's study of Nietzsche's middle period paints a vastly different portrait of the philosopher: a careful, sensitive analyst of moral life. This work fills a serious gap in the literature on Nietzsche.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #1477171 in Books
• Published on: 2000-12-21
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Hardcover
• 240 pages

Mind
"Most readers will find Abbey to be an intriguing, thoughtful expositor; hopefully she will gain Nietzsche a fairer hearing among his critics and spark more careful, sensitive readings of the rest of his works"

Review
An excellent, well-researched and well-written book that authoritatively guides the reader through most of the consequential reflections of this phase, while also comparing them with those of the later works ... Abbey writes with a great deal of nuance and perceptiveness. (British Journal for the History of Philosophy )

Abbey assembles an impressive array of passages from the writings and discusses the issues with insight and verve ... an informative and well-argued account of the emergence of Nietzche's distinctive approach to morals in these years. The discussion is marked by lively interpretation and good critical argument. (Australasian Journal of Philosophy )

Most readers will find Abbey to be an intriguing, thoughtful expositor; hopefully she will gain Nietzsche a fairer hearing among his critics and spark more careful, sensitive readings of the rest of his works. (Mind )