One of the most remarkable and influential books of the nineteenth
century--Nietzsche's attempt to sum up his philosophy.
In nine parts the book is designed to give the reader a comprehensive
idea of Nietzsche's thought and style: they span "The Prejudices of
Philsophers," "The Free Spirit," religion, morals, scholarship, "Our
Virtues," "Peoples and Fatherlands," and "What Is Noble," as well as
epigrams and a concluding poem.
This translation by Walter Kaufmann has become the standard one, for
accuracy and fidelity to the eccentricities and grace of the style of
the original. The translation is based on the only edition Nietzsche
himself published, and all variant reading in later editions. This
volume offers an inclusive index of subjects and persons, as well as a
running footnote commentary on the text.