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3.79 AVERAGE
3.79 AVERAGE
challenging
reflective
slow-paced
Friedrich Nietzsche's Thus Spoke Zarathustra is a book that I approached with great anticipation, given its reputation as a cornerstone of philosophical literature. However, my experience with the book was a mix of admiration and struggle, leading to my 3-star rating.
The primary challenge I faced was the language. My edition used old English, which made the already dense and complex ideas even harder to grasp. This linguistic barrier often left me puzzled, requiring me to reread passages multiple times to uncover their meaning. This significantly slowed my reading pace and sometimes detracted from the enjoyment and flow of the narrative.
Despite the difficulty with the language, the content itself is undeniably educative and thought-provoking. Nietzsche's exploration of the concept of the Übermensch (or Superman) is both profound and inspiring. Zarathustra's teachings about the potential of humanity and the idea that man is something to be surpassed resonated deeply with me. The philosophical underpinnings about self-overcoming and the critique of conventional morality provide rich material for reflection.
Nietzsche's poetic and aphoristic style, while challenging, adds a unique flavor to his philosophical discourse. His use of metaphor and allegory requires careful contemplation but rewards the reader with deep insights into human nature and the pursuit of greatness.
In summary, *Thus Spoke Zarathustra* is a book that I found to be intellectually stimulating and rewarding, despite the hurdles posed by the archaic language of my edition. For those willing to navigate its complexities, it offers a profound exploration of human potential and philosophical thought. If you're considering reading this book, I recommend finding a modern translation to make the journey with Zarathustra a bit smoother.
The primary challenge I faced was the language. My edition used old English, which made the already dense and complex ideas even harder to grasp. This linguistic barrier often left me puzzled, requiring me to reread passages multiple times to uncover their meaning. This significantly slowed my reading pace and sometimes detracted from the enjoyment and flow of the narrative.
Despite the difficulty with the language, the content itself is undeniably educative and thought-provoking. Nietzsche's exploration of the concept of the Übermensch (or Superman) is both profound and inspiring. Zarathustra's teachings about the potential of humanity and the idea that man is something to be surpassed resonated deeply with me. The philosophical underpinnings about self-overcoming and the critique of conventional morality provide rich material for reflection.
Nietzsche's poetic and aphoristic style, while challenging, adds a unique flavor to his philosophical discourse. His use of metaphor and allegory requires careful contemplation but rewards the reader with deep insights into human nature and the pursuit of greatness.
In summary, *Thus Spoke Zarathustra* is a book that I found to be intellectually stimulating and rewarding, despite the hurdles posed by the archaic language of my edition. For those willing to navigate its complexities, it offers a profound exploration of human potential and philosophical thought. If you're considering reading this book, I recommend finding a modern translation to make the journey with Zarathustra a bit smoother.
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Very tough read. Some themes really useful, but others can be skipped. Parts 1 and 4 could work by themselves
challenging
reflective
medium-paced
reflective
Ayyyo, what the FUCK was that?
The metaphors are super vague and weird for no reason. This is a philosophy book, the half assed story does nothing for it in my opinion. It's a TOUGH read through and through.
But the ideas are interesting. And I feel like so many people have made their careers paraphrasing and regurgitating the ideas in this book. So it gets points for that.
I dunno, I just feel like we live in a world where so many people have consumed the themes of this and repurposed them in their stories that it doesn't seem as groundbreaking as it was when it was written. But then again, you could say that about Dostoevsky and his work still comes across as groundbreaking to me.
Overall, not my style even if I do like many of the ideas.
Gonna up to 3 stars after thinking about it some more
The metaphors are super vague and weird for no reason. This is a philosophy book, the half assed story does nothing for it in my opinion. It's a TOUGH read through and through.
But the ideas are interesting. And I feel like so many people have made their careers paraphrasing and regurgitating the ideas in this book. So it gets points for that.
I dunno, I just feel like we live in a world where so many people have consumed the themes of this and repurposed them in their stories that it doesn't seem as groundbreaking as it was when it was written. But then again, you could say that about Dostoevsky and his work still comes across as groundbreaking to me.
Overall, not my style even if I do like many of the ideas.
Gonna up to 3 stars after thinking about it some more