Agonal Perspectives on Nietzsche's Philosophy of Critical Transvaluation

Nietzsche's concept of the agon or Wettkampf, a measured and productive form of conflict inspired by ancient Greek culture, has attracted a good deal of interest in Nietzsche studies and beyond. This book, by a leading expert on the topic, brings together research conducted over 20 years with a...

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Main Author: Siemens, Herman W. (auth)
Format: eBook
Published: Berlin/Boston De Gruyter 2021
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Summary:Nietzsche's concept of the agon or Wettkampf, a measured and productive form of conflict inspired by ancient Greek culture, has attracted a good deal of interest in Nietzsche studies and beyond. This book, by a leading expert on the topic, brings together research conducted over 20 years with a focus on the agon as a model or cypher for Nietzsche's philosophical practice and its implications for his project of critical transvaluation (Umwertung).
Physical Description:1 electronic resource (303 p.)
ISBN:9783110722291
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Access:Open Access