Nietzsche as Philosopher

Expanded edition
Few philosophers are as widely read or as widely misunderstood as Friedrich Nietzsche. When Danto´s classic study was first published in 1965, many regarded Nietzsche as a brilliant but erratic thinker. Danto challenged this perception, arguing that Nietzsche offered a systematic and coherent philosophy. Danto´s commentaties demonstrate Nietzsche´s contributions to the philosophies of science, language, and logic. This revised edition, which includes five new essays, not only further enhances our understanding of Nietzsche´s philosophy; it responds to the misunderstandings that continue to plague his intellectual reputation. Danto counters these misreadings by applying "Nietzsche´s philosophy to his own philosophy, in the hope of disarming the rabid Nietzsche and neutralizing the vivid frightening images that have inspired sociopaths for over a century.