How to read like a parasite : why the left got high on Nietzsche / Daniel Tutt.

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Tutt, Daniel [author]

Material type: Text

TextLanguage: English Publisher: New York : Watkins Media, 2024Edition: First editionDescription: 353 pages ; 19 cmISBN:

9781914420627

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LOC classification:

B3317 .T88 2024

Summary: Daniel Tutt's book offers a critical examination of Nietzsche's philosophy from a Marxist perspective, emphasizing the need to contextualize Nietzsche historically rather than simply condemning him. Tutt challenges leftist interpretations of Nietzsche, arguing that Nietzsche's philosophy aligns more closely with reactionary and hierarchical ideologies, opposing socialist principles. The book explores Nietzsche's influence on both the right and left, highlighting his impact on capitalist ideology and individualism. Tutt provides a nuanced critique, acknowledging Nietzsche's genius while exposing the limitations and contradictions within his thought, particularly in relation to Marxism and socialism.

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Daniel Tutt's book offers a critical examination of Nietzsche's philosophy from a Marxist perspective, emphasizing the need to contextualize Nietzsche historically rather than simply condemning him. Tutt challenges leftist interpretations of Nietzsche, arguing that Nietzsche's philosophy aligns more closely with reactionary and hierarchical ideologies, opposing socialist principles. The book explores Nietzsche's influence on both the right and left, highlighting his impact on capitalist ideology and individualism. Tutt provides a nuanced critique, acknowledging Nietzsche's genius while exposing the limitations and contradictions within his thought, particularly in relation to Marxism and socialism.