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The Will to Power

Friedrich Nietzsche
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The Will to Power

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2011

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Friedrich Nietzsche

The Will to Power

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2011
Book Details
Pages

575

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Publication Year

2011

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

The Will to Power by Friedrich Nietzsche is a posthumously compiled work exploring the themes of power, creativity, and the drive underlying human behavior. The text discusses concepts of overcoming obstacles, the affirmation of life, and the philosophical examination of morality and truth through the lens of Nietzsche's idea of the 'will to power.'

Challenging

Mysterious

Dark

Contemplative

Informative

Reviews & Readership

4.3

11,804 ratings

76%

Loved it

17%

Mixed feelings

7%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

The Will to Power by Friedrich Nietzsche offers a complex exploration of his philosophical ideas, provoking both intrigue and controversy. Positively, readers appreciate its profound insights into human motivation and power dynamics. However, some criticize its organization and unfinished state, noting it can be challenging to follow. Overall, it's a thought-provoking but dense work.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Will to Power?

A reader who would enjoy The Will to Power by Friedrich Nietzsche is likely fascinated by existential and philosophical inquiries, enjoys complex, thought-provoking texts, and appreciates works like Being and Time by Martin Heidegger or Beyond Good and Evil by Nietzsche himself. Emphasis on critical analysis and abstract reasoning appeals to them.

4.3

11,804 ratings

76%

Loved it

17%

Mixed feelings

7%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

575

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Publication Year

2011

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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