num_pages: 68
description: On The Use And Abuse Of History For Life is a philosophical treatise written by Friedrich Nietzsche in 1874. In this book, Nietzsche explores the value of history and its impact on individuals and society. He argues that history can be both useful and harmful, depending on how it is approached and utilized. Nietzsche divides history into three monumental, antiquarian, and critical. Monumental history focuses on the great achievements of the past and seeks to inspire individuals to achieve similar greatness. Antiquarian history is concerned with preserving the past and its artifacts. Critical history, on the other hand, seeks to analyze and critique the past in order to understand it better. Nietzsche argues that each of these approaches to history has its place, but that they must be balanced and used appropriately. He warns against becoming too focused on the past and losing sight of the present and future. Throughout the book, Nietzsche also emphasizes the importance of individualism and self-creation. He argues that individuals must create their own values and goals, rather than simply accepting those imposed by society or tradition. Overall, On The Use And Abuse Of History For Life is a thought-provoking exploration of the role of history in our lives and the importance of individualism and self-creation. It remains a significant work in the field of philosophy and has influenced many subsequent thinkers.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
language: English
title: On the Use and Abuse of History
titlecomplete: On the Use and Abuse of History
genres: History, Classics, German Literature, School, Theory, Philosophy, Essays, Germany, Academic, Nonfiction
ratings_count: 2276
publisher: Kessinger Publishing