David Strauss, the Confessor and the Writer

By Friedrich Nietzsche

Book Overview

David Strauss: The Confessor and the Writer is Nietzsche's incisive critique of 19th-century German culture, focusing on the historian and theologian David Strauss. Nietzsche dissects Strauss's views on Christianity, culture, and modernity, arguing against the complacency and mediocrity he sees as symptomatic of Strauss's writings. This early work exemplifies Nietzsche's sharp intellect and his passion for challenging societal norms, making it a significant piece in the development of his philosophical thought.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1557424519
• ISBN13: 9781557424518
• Release Date: November 2005
• Publisher: Wildside Press
• Length: 108 Pages
• Weight: 0.32 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 5.5" x 8.5"