Ecce homo, Wie man wird, was man ist

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Nietzsche, Friedrich Wilhelm, 1844-1900

Language:

German

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Ecce homo, Wie man wird, was man ist" by Friedrich Wilhelm Nietzsche is a philosophical work composed in the late 19th century. This text serves as a bold self-affirmation and exploration of Nietzsche's life, beliefs, and philosophical ideas, intending to clarify his identity and the context of his thought amidst a society he perceives as morally stagnant. Nietzsche positions himself in contrast to conventional values, championing a re-evaluation of morality and the idea of the Übermensch-a higher ideal of human existence. The beginning of "Ecce homo" introduces Nietzsche's reflections on his life and health, presenting a comprehensive overview of his experiences and philosophical development. He contrasts his unique perspective and insights with the mediocre values of contemporary society, asserting his individuality and intellectual rigor. Nietzsche touches upon themes like the rejection of moral constructs, the significance of solitude in philosophical thought, and his disdain for traditional religion and societal norms. His writing is both confessional and confrontational, drawing the reader into his compelling argument for a new understanding of human potential and the necessity of self-overcoming. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

This text has been derived from HTML files at "Projekt Gutenberg DE"

Notes:

Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ecce_Homo_(book)

Reading ease score: 66.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Release date is 2005-01-01