{"product_id":"the-antichrist-9780486826660","title":"The Antichrist","description":"\u003ch2\u003eThe Antichrist by Friedrich Nietzsche\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\"In truth there was only one Christian, and he died on the cross,\" declares Friedrich Nietzsche in this famous attack on Christianity and organized religion. A deep exploration and repudiation of Christian symbolism and morality, \u003ci\u003eThe Antichrist\u003c\/i\u003e was the last of Nietzsche's works save for his autobiography, \u003ci\u003eEcco Homo.\u003c\/i\u003e As such, it may be regarded as a final statement of some of his most important ideas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis polemic is also one of the philosopher's most conventionally formatted books, consisting of a connected argument with few digressions and a clearly defined beginning, middle, and end. Indeed, it ranks among philosophy's most accessible and easily understood works, consisting of 62 brief chapters. Each chapter features an aphorism that advances the author's arguments against Christian tenets. Fast-paced, concise, and brimming with conviction, Nietzsche's landmark work is essential to a grasp of his complete oeuvre.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e62 brief, accessible chapters examining Christian morality and symbolism\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne of Nietzsche's final and most important philosophical statements\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClear, connected argument structure ideal for students and philosophy readers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDover Thrift Edition - affordable classic philosophy text\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEssential reading for understanding Nietzsche's complete body of work\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGerman philosopher Friedrich Wilhem Nietzsche (1844-1900) ranks among the most influential of modern thinkers. His explorations of the motives underlying Western philosophy, religion, and morality have exercised a profound effect on generations of writers, theologians, philosophers, and psychologists. Although Nietzsche was strongly opposed to nationalism and anti-Semitism, his works were later appropriated by Fascists to support the very concepts he deplored.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dover Publications","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50680630346002,"sku":"9780486826660","price":3.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/the-antichrist-9780486826660","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}