'The Gift' in Nietzsche's Zarathustra: Affirmative Love and Friendship Contributor(s): Corriero, Emilio Carlo (Author) |
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ISBN: 1350212261 ISBN-13: 9781350212268 Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC OUR PRICE: $128.70 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: August 2021 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Philosophy | Ethics & Moral Philosophy - Philosophy | Religious - Philosophy | Metaphysics |
Dewey: 193 |
LCCN: 2021004508 |
Physical Information: 0.38" H x 6.14" W x 9.21" (0.83 lbs) 142 pages |
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Publisher Description: Tracing the notion of 'the gift' in Nietzsche's Thus Spoke Zarathustra, Emilio Corriero provides a new interpretation of this essential text, alongside 'the gift's' evolution as a key concept in the history of western philosophy and Christianity. The last phase of Nietzsche's thought, including his writings on the death of God, The Will to Power, the Overman, and eternal recurrence are analysed anew in Corriero's reading of Thus Spoke Zarathustra. From Nietzsche's Prologue, in which Zarathustra presents the idea of the Overman as a gift of love and wisdom, up to the fourth and final book, in which the theme of hospitality and sacrifice are inextricably linked to the concept of donation, highlighting the novelty and exceptionality of Zarathustra's gift. Building on these ideas, this book reveals how the gift of Zarathustra put forward by Nietzsche rethinks the relationships between individuals based on Christian doctrine, enabling new forms of coexistence and sociality to thrive. |