The Use and Abuse of History -- Miniature Classics

Author: (German) Nietzsche (F.) Author, translated by Chen Tao et al.
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Publish Date: 2005-04-01
Features: This is a significant work by the German philosopher Nietzsche, published in 1874, and is considered equally important as his other early masterpiece, The Birth of Tragedy. In this book, Nietzsche explores the positive and negative effects of history on life and society. Nietzsche believed that history is necessary for individuals or nations; however, once "historical sense" reaches a certain point, it can harm and ultimately destroy the life of an individual, a nation, or even a cultural system. Therefore, it is essential to determine the limits of "remembrance" so that history can best serve life. The book is highly typical of Nietzsche's writing style: passionate, forceful, and a sharp critique, with seemingly extreme wording that, upon reading, still leaves one feeling invigorated.