Nietzsche, Politics and Modernity by David Owen

Nietzsche, Politics and Modernity by David Owen

This introduction to Nietzsche's thought seeks to demonstrate his significance as a philosopher and political theorist, highlighting his critique of liberalism in both its philosophical and political forms.

`Nietzsche, Politics and Modernity will be of interest to everyone concerned about Nietzsche′s politics, proponents and opponents of liberalism, and students of Nietzche who want a better understanding of some of his central notionsUsing Nietzche, Owen makes an important and original contribution to current debates over liberalism and political theory′ - Ethics

`The best recent thing I have read on Nietzsche is Daviv Owen′s Nietzsche, Politics and Modernity.... Owen′s nose for the deeper currents of Nietzsche′s thought is an immensely cultivated one, and on most central issues - truth, truthfulness, value - he is a thoroughly illuminating commentator.... Nietzsche′s concerns and arguments are situated sensitively within the intellectual history from which they arise, are explained and delved into, sometimes improved upon, and are allowed, at the right moments, to speak for themselves′ - The Philosophical Quarterly

`This book is an important contribution to the remarkable body of British literature from which a new Nietzsche has emerged in recent years.... Owen presents a highly persuasive case for regarding him as a leading theorist of agonal politics. More generally, even those who cavil at Owen′s interpretation will be unable to deny that this accomplished work provides an irresistible case for Nietzsche′s inclusion in the canon of political theory′ - Political Studies

`Owen′s arguments are presented in an organized manner... This book is interesting and relates Nietzsche to contemporary concerns well′ - Choice

David Owen is lecturer in politics at the University of Southampton. His previous publications include Maturity and Modernity (1994) and Nietzsche, Politics and Modernity (1995). CONTRIBUTORS OUTSIDE WESTERN HEMISPHERE Samanta Ashenden Birkbeck College University of London Paul Connolly University of Ulster Mitchell Dean Macquarrie University Peter Jowers University of the West of England Thomas Osborne University of Bristol Ralph Schroeder Royal Holloway College University of London Nigel South University of Essex Sean Watson University of the West of England Malcolm Waters University of Tasmania

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ISBN 13	9780803977662
ISBN 10	0803977662
Title	Nietzsche, Politics and Modernity
Author	David Owen
Series	Philosophy And Social Criticism Series
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Hardback
Publisher	SAGE Publications Inc
Year published	1995-11-08
Number of pages	192
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