KATHLEEN M. HIGGINS

Alejada tanto de la aridez academicista como del alarde expositivo o recopilatorio que a menudo tiende más a mostrar el conocimiento que a transmitirlo o estimularlo, esta BREVE HISTORIA DE LA FILOSOFIA esta concebida para todo aquel cuyo interes por aproximarse a este ambito se ve enfriado por la vastedad del mismo o acaso cierto temor reverencial. Con notable capacidad de sintesis, ROBERT C. SOLOMON y KATHLEEN M. HIGGINS proporcionan una magnifica vision panoramica del devenir del pensamiento filosofico, sacando a la luz y subrayando las principales lineas de fuerza que han guiado su desarrollo, asi como las numerosas interrelaciones que han ido urdiendo el entramado sobre el que a lo largo de mas de tres milenios se ha ido tejiendo la historia de las ideas.

What Nietzsche Really Said gives us a lucid overview -- both informative and entertaining -- of perhaps the most widely read and least understood philosopher in history.Friedrich Nietzsches aggressive independence, flamboyance, sarcasm, and celebration of strength have struck responsive chords in contemporary culture. More people than ever are reading and discussing his writings. But Nietzsches ideas are often overshadowed by the myths and rumors that surround his sex life, his politics, and his sanity. In this lively and comprehensive analysis, Nietzsche scholars Robert C. Solomon and Kathleen M. Higgins get to the heart of Nietzsches philosophy, from his ideas on "the will to power" to his attack on religion and morality and his infamous Ubermensch (superman).What Nietzsche Really Said offers both guidelines and insights for reading and understanding this controversial thinker. Written with sophistication and wit, this book provides an excellent summary of the life and work of one of historys most provocative philosophers.