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Friedrich Nietzsche, Peter PreussOn the Advantage and Disadvantage of History for Life
Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 1980A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more.
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On the Advantage and Disadvantage of History for Life by Friedrich Nietzsche offers a thought-provoking critique of historical study's impact on human existence. Praised for its profound insights and philosophical depth, it challenges conventional perspectives but is sometimes critiqued for its dense and demanding prose. Overall, it remains essential for understanding Nietzschean thought despite its complexities.
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A reader who enjoys delving into philosophical critiques of history and culture, particularly in relation to individual and societal growth, will appreciate Friedrich Nietzsche’s On the Advantage and Disadvantage of History for Life. Fans of Michel Foucault's Discipline and Punish or Thomas Carlyle’s On Heroes, Hero-Worship, and The Heroic in History will likely find this work compelling.
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