Hammer of the Gods

"Madness is something rare in individuals - but in groups, parties, peoples, ages it is the rule." Hammer of the Gods presents Friedrich Nietzsche's most prophetic, futuristic and apocalyptic philosophies and traces them against the upheavals of theMore "Madness is something rare in individuals - but in groups, parties, peoples, ages it is the rule." Hammer of the Gods presents Friedrich Nietzsche's most prophetic, futuristic and apocalyptic philosophies and traces them against the upheavals of the last century and the current millennial panic. This radical re-interpretation reveals Nietzsche as the only guide to the madness in our society which he himself prophesied a century ago; Nietzsche as a philosopher against society, against both the state and the herd; Nietzsche as philosopher with a hammer. Compiled, translated and edited by Stephen Metcalf. Less

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Matthew Kowalski rated it it was amazing

over 3 years ago

Hammer of the gods by Friedrich Nietzche

This book is a journey into the mysteries and the powers of life.
It is life with out the strings so that you might live with out fear.
Living without fear is the only way to have a full life a life without the remorse of what should. Read full review

Justin McRoberts rated it liked it

over 5 years ago

It's appropriate to call this a "re-interpretation." The organization of what were previously dispersed thoughts gives a kind of sequential focus that Nietzsche's writing generally lacks. While I'm not sure he'd approve of such an edit I think it's incredibly compelling.

Sander rated it liked it

over 6 years ago

from what i gather this is a compilation of his writings miss-matched to form some other greater meaning. that this was not the actual order in which Friedrich had assigned these aphorisims (sp) throws this book quite out on context but it was interesting to read neverthe. Read full review

Jeffrey Thiessen rated it liked it

about 3 years ago

Sort of a muddled, morose mess.