borumi's review against another edition
3.0
I tried to ignore his comments on women and sometimes had a hard time telling whether Nietzsche was being serious or sarcastic. I also thought it sometimes become repetitive or just downright puzzling in some parts, but on the whole, I got the big picture of what he was against. I would like to have seen his conclusion becoming more detailed and concrete instead of rambling on in little fragments. Maybe I'll try some of this longer, more structuralized works.
frafroe's review against another edition
challenging
informative
inspiring
reflective
slow-paced
4.5
uderecife's review against another edition
2.0
The more one reads Nietzsche, the more one realizes that you can take out of it almost anything. And that is also the case with this book.
Of course, those who dedicate their lives or careers to study this critic (is there anything other than critiques in Nietzsche’s work?) will present a very voluminous defense about the direction one finds in this and other texts. As for my reading, I find the opposite. Not only the text follows whatever whims Nietzsche was under at the moment of writing, his pretentious outlook sometimes gets one too tired; the same with this arrogance or his know it all attitude.
Nevertheless, this, as other of his works, is a book that is worth its reading. Some of the insights contained here and there on this book (and elsewhere) make you understand why Nietzsche is such a powerful figure in philosophy and as a social critic. In case of doubt, give it a try.
Of course, those who dedicate their lives or careers to study this critic (is there anything other than critiques in Nietzsche’s work?) will present a very voluminous defense about the direction one finds in this and other texts. As for my reading, I find the opposite. Not only the text follows whatever whims Nietzsche was under at the moment of writing, his pretentious outlook sometimes gets one too tired; the same with this arrogance or his know it all attitude.
Nevertheless, this, as other of his works, is a book that is worth its reading. Some of the insights contained here and there on this book (and elsewhere) make you understand why Nietzsche is such a powerful figure in philosophy and as a social critic. In case of doubt, give it a try.
s166harth's review against another edition
5.0
Andrew Tate is a kid if we consider this guy's misogyny
jocdillo's review against another edition
2.0
In trying to revisit Nietzsche as an adult, I only find his prose more aggravating and infuriating.
People say "look past the misogyny and look at the bigger picture"... "Nietzsche is only for people who understand Nietzsche."
You argue for hours about morality and religion without proving a point. You say that your own ideas can not even justify the rejection of morality. It's all such infuriatingly pompous.
All I see now, in reading question after question, moral discussion after moral discussion, is the ego of an isolated man.
People say "look past the misogyny and look at the bigger picture"... "Nietzsche is only for people who understand Nietzsche."
You argue for hours about morality and religion without proving a point. You say that your own ideas can not even justify the rejection of morality. It's all such infuriatingly pompous.
All I see now, in reading question after question, moral discussion after moral discussion, is the ego of an isolated man.
omelas33's review against another edition
5.0
5 stars and more.. Definitely one of the hardest books I had to grasp... I’m sure more will follow along.. The urgency and weight each and every word carries,is just amazing.. This one demands to be read twice... Shall pick it up again after Zarathustra...
brontherun's review against another edition
3.0
Even with the concerted effort to keep historical viewpoints in mind, Nietzsche can be challenging. I found it hard to mine out the gems of philosophical wisdom among the rubble of sexism, xenophobia, racism and his overwhelming ego. This has been on my to read list for a while, and while I am glad have read it, it was anything but enjoyable. Nietzsche is far more quotable in sound bites than he is digestible by volume.